Heavy rain and snowfall in northern Pakistan have caused rivers to swell, blocked roads and disrupted daily life in several areas. In Mansehra’s upper areas, heavy rain has caused the River Siran to swell, while snowfall continues at tourist destinations, including Naran, Lake Saiful Muluk, Batakundi, Besal and Lulusar Lake. More than two inches of snow have fallen in Naran Bazaar, while Batakundi, Sehoch and neighbouring areas have received more than six inches. The Kaghan Development Authority has deployed machinery to clear snow from roads. Its staff and equipment have also been stationed at vulnerable locations. The road to Lake Saiful Muluk has been temporarily closed to jeeps, while all traffic beyond Sehoch has been suspended. Meanwhile, rain continued for a second consecutive day in the plains of Swat, including Mingora, with intermittent showers and cloudy skies. Snowfall has been reported in Kalam, Malam Jabba, Gabin Jabba, Miandam Valley and the Mahodand Lake area, adding to the cold weather. Temperatures have fallen to one degree Celsius. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast further rain and snowfall in mountainous areas over the next 24 hours. In Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), rain and snowfall have affected the Neelum and Leepa valleys, Karnah, Bagh, Haveli and upper areas of Poonch. Snowfall has also been reported on the mountain peaks of Pir Chinasi, Gunja and Makra near Muzaffarabad. Several connecting roads in Neelum and Leepa valleys have been closed, while electricity supplies in mountainous areas have also been affected. The Neelum Highway has been blocked by a landslide at Sheikh Bela, where heavy rocks fell onto the road. The road closure has cut off three union councils in upper Neelum Valley from other areas. The State Disaster Management Authority’s Neelum district office said restoration work on the highway was under way. Authorities have advised tourists and other travellers to exercise caution when travelling through mountainous areas. Rain and snowfall are expected to continue until November 14.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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