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M. T. ROUTE No. XIV--SECTION E.
HAIDERABAD (1 G/B. 90) to MIANDOAB (1 L/H. 59)
via MAHABAD (SAUJ BULAGH) (1 H/H. 27).
Distance —67g miles.
Number of stages. —4.
Date of compilation .—December 1941.
Reference sheets .—1 G, 1-H, 1-L.
Authorities—M. A. Tehran 1933. Intelligence Reports 1941.
Note.— This route forms a useful link with Route II.
GENERAL REPORT.
1. Classification. —B. 1.
2. Surface and Grading. —The road is not soled and only
roughly metalled, but is passable by heavy M. T. in all weathers.
There are no steep gradients, but hair-pin bends are frequent
These however can be negotiated by 3 ton lorries.
3. Adjacent Cownfrv.—Marshy olain and low, arid, scrub-
covered hills between HAIDERABAD and MAHABAD ; ’ moun"
tain, moor, and marshy plain between MAHABAD and MIAN
DOAB.
4. Climatic Effects. —Rainfall between December and April
is apt to make the marshy plains very swampy ; snow sometimes
closes the road between MAHABAD and MIANDOAB. Chains
are advisable for both contingencies.
5. Exceptional Features :—
(a) Rivers.—The GEDAR CHAI and TATAVI CHAI
are the only rivers of any importance. They are
both adequately bridged ; alternative crossings
would be difficult.
(b) Passes. —High moorland beyond MAHABAD.
Gradients on MAHABAD side are severe.
(c) Fords.—Several Irish bridges which are liable to be
blocked by stones and mud during spates.
6. Repair Facilities. —Road metal plentiful except in the
SULDUZ and MIANDOAB plains.
7. Supply Facilities :—
(a) Camping grounds. —Plentiful; but very little shade
or cover from air.
(b) Water. —Plentiful.
(c) Supplies. —Plentiful in SULDUZ plain after harvest,
at MAHABAD and MIANDOAB. Sheep and
goats available in summer in large quantities.