The valleys of Naran and Shogran have been gripped by heavy snowfall and severe cold.
About six feet of snow has fallen in Naran and suburbs and up to three feet in Shogran.
Tourists can travel to Shogran and Kaghan with precautionary measures. Inspector Kaghan Development Authority (KDA)’s Moazzam Khan told The Express Tribune that snowfall continues in Kaghan Valley.
More than five feet of snow has fallen in Naran and three feet in Shogran so far.
Tourists can travel to Shogran and Kaghan with precautions.
The KDA staff is there to guide the tourists. On the other hand, heavy rain continued throughout Saturday in Balakot, which increased the severity of the cold.
The temperature in Naran has dropped below freezing point to minus eight degrees while in Kaghan and Shogran it has dropped to minus four degrees.
The meteorological department says this series of rain and snow will continue for the next 24 hours, which will increase the severity of the cold.
Travelers are urged to take necessary precautions and revel in the mesmerising beauty of the snow-covered landscapes.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 5th, 2024.
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