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SECTION IV-C.
KHURRAMABAD to MALAYIR.
Number of stages.— 7.
Distance—110$ miles.
Reference sheets — 9 C, 9-B.
1 . Classification. —B. 1. inclining to A. 1 . Civilian lorries
use the road and maintenance is adequate, But a higher scale will
be necessary for continual military or convoy traffic.
2 . Surface and Grading. —A nominal first class water-bound
macadam road throughout. Bridges have been reconstructed to a
minimum width of 20 ' but the 08') ledge road on the hill section
CHULANDAST—CHALAN CHULAN (Miles 8-50) will not
admit of free passing by heavy M. T. Two-way throughout for
normal traffic. Road surface and foundations good; surface
hard.
3. Character of Adjacent Country—The country traversed
by this section is much more open than in section B. Cavalry
can move off the road throughout its length and M. T. for the last
50 miles.
4. i Climatic effects —The ZAGHEH and RAZAN passes
are usually blocked by snow two or three times a year for two
to three days at a time. This section is much less affected by
rain than section B.
The temnerature is cool in summer by night and permits
of movements by day without undue distress to men and animals
The winter is severe.
5. Exceptional features—(i) Rivers—The HORUD river
at mile *10 is the only unbridged river. After heavy rain and
during March, April and May it is a serious obstacle.
(ii) Passes. The ZAGHEH and RAZAN passes are long
ascents and descents requiring careful driving.
u ( i ii ? B , nd ^ s ~ Tbe bridge CHALAN CHULAN is import-
ant but its destruction would not delay a force for more than
a tew hours.
24~.n G on ne r IIy aI r have been reconstructed to Class
24—-30 on streams liable to spate.
• Drainage.—No difficulties anticipated except in hill
sections winch are liable to become dangerous from red mud
brought down over Irish bridges.
(v) Tunnels. There are no tunnels in this section.