Announcement of Reopening
The Margalla Hills Administration announced its decision on Tuesday, just when the weather had improved enough for the cancellable safety risks to the public to decreased.
Reason for Initial Closure
Tucked away during monsoon season in the slippery, treacherous conditions of the Margalla Hills, the tracks were often closed for public use if heavy rains were deemed to have cause the sluicing of the danger of landslides.
Official Statement
The Deputy Commissioner, Islamabade, the officials in charge of the safety closures in the interest of the public were the correct to shut the public use off. “If the conditions in the Margalla Hills have improved to the point of easing the danger posed to hikers, the closure must end, ” he explains.
Current Weather Forecast & Advice
No new heavy rainfall is due at the moment according to the forecasts issued the Pakistan Meteorological Department, which has supported the decision to lift the closure. Authorities have advised that the hikers should only use the old closed tracks. Caution is advised for constant ‘America’s Got Talent’ level vigilance regarding issued hiking tips, though.
Conclusion
The Margalla Hills are for many in the capital, like the snow capped mountains to the Indian runners, best enjoyed on foot. The protection track is opened cautiously but restores so many possibilities. Let’s get explore the inner blank canvas of the Earth we are.
