Relief operations are under way in Kurram district as heavy snowfall has disrupted normal life in the area, with the Pakistan Army and civil emergency services working to restore connectivity and assist affected residents, officials said.
According to security sources, troops used heavy machinery to clear snow-covered routes from Manato village to a local college. Following the operation, traffic flow on the Manato–Sadda Road was restored, easing movement for residents and essential services.
During the operation, several vehicles stranded in deep snow were safely recovered and shifted to secure locations. Officials said timely action by the security forces helped restore key communication links in the area. Local residents appreciated the efforts of the forces for reducing hardships amid harsh weather conditions.
Meanwhile, in Tirah Valley, Rescue 1122 has been carrying out continuous relief operations for the past 36 hours in response to the severe situation caused by heavy snowfall. Despite extreme cold, sub-zero temperatures and difficult terrain, rescue personnel remain deployed in the field and continue emergency operations without interruption.
Rescue 1122 teams, with the help of emergency vehicles and heavy machinery, have so far rescued more than 1,100 affected individuals and recovered over 120 stranded vehicles from different locations.
More than 100 rescue officers and personnel from Khyber district, as well as Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi and Nowshera, are participating in the large-scale operation. Officials said the teams ensured the timely evacuation of affected people to safe places and provided necessary assistance.
