A large number of domestic and foreign tourists are thronging hilly areas to enjoy the pleasant rainy and chilly weather for making their summer vacations memorable and cherish the unexplored beauty of the northern areas.    

The intermittent rain which is being continued in various parts of the country turned the weather ideal for tourists to enjoy the chilly weather as spiked up temperature turned life miserable for people living in mega urban cities facing heat-wave.

A tourist, Hina Yousuf told Radio Pakistan's representative that she along with her family visiting Azad Jammu and Kashmir to enjoy recreational and scenic spots with peaceful, lovely, and pleasant weather.

The AJK tourism department has already constituted welcome receptions, helplines, and information centers at all entry and exit points to facilitate domestic visitors and foreign tourists.

An official of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation said the tourists planning their adventures were advised to take precautionary measures and follow the safety guidelines amid recreational activities at Murree and adjoining areas.

Moreover, the National Disaster Management Authority had also advised the tourists and visitors to keep themselves updated with weather advisory and outlook of the areas, they were venturing in as inclement across the northern areas could cause landslides, torrential flooding and glacial lake outburst floods.