Heavy snowfall makes life hard for upper Astore people
ASTORE, (MILLAT ONLINE)::Heavy snowfall in the upper parts of Astore has made the weather extremely cold and
forced the people to remain indoors.
About 5 to 6 inches of snowfall was recorded in Deosai, Qamri and Minimarg areas
while in Lous Bala, Perishing and adjacent valleys 3 to 4 inches of snowfall was recorded.
The snowfall was still continued that has blocked almost all the roads of these
areas.
Due to road blockage, the area people were faced with great
hardships and even unable to collect daily use items for consumption.
The suspension of roads and communication network has caused
a surge in prices of daily commodities as the shopkeepers were charging extra
money from the consumers.
The shopkeepers said that they were also spending extra money and efforts to bring
groceries to their shops due to roads closures.
The people have demanded the concerned authorities to ensure
supply of wheat and other essential items.