Heavy Snowfall Blankets Kaghan Valley

Heavy snowfall engulfed the picturesque Kaghan Valley on Monday, causing temperatures to plummet and rendering roads treacherous for drivers. In response to the hazardous conditions plaguing the Mansehra-Naran-Jalkhad (MNJ) Road, police decided to temporarily halt traffic between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan. Police spokespersons confirmed that crews had managed to clear the road up to Naran, the valley's main commercial center, but tourists were barred from venturing beyond Naran towards Babusar Top until the weather cleared.

Snowfall commenced early Monday morning at strategic locations such as Babusar Top, Saiful Muluk Lake, Battakundi, Basal, Lolosar Lake, Naran, and other parts of the valley, persisting intermittently throughout the day. Despite the heavy snowfall, tourists were undeterred, continuing to flock to the valley to revel in the snowfall, as authorities permitted traffic up to Naran.

Local hotel association chairman Hussain Deen urged motorists to exercise utmost caution while navigating the slippery road conditions between Balakot and Naran, cautioning against reckless driving. Sub-divisional officer Abdul Rasheed Tanoli of the Kaghan Valley wildlife department noted that the snowfall had significantly lowered temperatures across the region.

He mentioned that four-wheel-drive vehicles could still traverse the road connecting Naran with Saiful Muluk Lake, while tourists continued to arrive, captivated by the valley's breathtaking scenery. The news of the heavy snowfall in Kaghan Valley first broke on ProPakistani.