{
  "id": 14424783,
  "title": "Snowfall Forces Closure of Babusar Highway",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/snowfall-forces-closure-of-babusar-highway",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T10:01:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/14/snowfall-forces-closure-of-babusar-highway/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Heavy snowfall has disrupted access to popular tourist spots in Diamer district, where temperatures have plummeted below freezing and a cold wave has swept through the region. Babusar Top, Nanga Parbat, and Bhutogah Top have seen intermittent snowfall, while rain in Chilas and nearby areas has further lowered temperatures. Police announced the temporary closure of the Babusar Highway due to the treacherous snow conditions that hampered travel. The Babusar-Naran Highway has also been shut due to subzero temperatures and ongoing snowfall at Babusar Top. These closures may impact tourists planning visits to the area as well as commuters navigating through the affected routes. The district administration and concerned departments have urged travelers to take necessary precautions in regions experiencing snowfall and cold weather. Authorities have advised individuals planning to travel along the Babusar Highway to verify current traffic conditions and road-clearance updates before embarking on their journey. The Snowfall Forces Closure of Babusar Highway story was originally published on ProPakistani.",
  "summary": "Heavy snowfall has disrupted road access to tourist destinations in Diamer, where temperatures have dropped below freezing and a cold … Read More The post Snowfall Forces Closure of Babusar Highway appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}