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MANSEHRA, Jan 27 (APP):A fresh spell of rain in the plain areas and intermittent snowfall in the upper regions of Mansehra district has continued since late last night, severely affecting normal life across the mountainous areas.
According to officials, the mountains of Kaghan Valley, Siran Valley and Konsh Valley have been covered with a thick white blanket of snow. Heavy snowfall is ongoing at major tourist destinations including Shogran, Kaghan and Naran, where accumulation has increased significantly during the current spell.
In Shogran, more than one additional foot of snow has fallen during the latest snowfall, raising the total snow depth to over three feet. Kaghan Bazaar has also received nearly one and a half feet of snow, leading to disruption of routine activities and restricting the movement of residents, who have largely remained confined to their homes due to severe cold and slippery conditions.
Snowfall has also caused the closure of several link roads in Siran Valley and Konsh Valley. Areas including Chattar Plain, Battal, Jabbori, Sachan and Nawazabad have been cut off after heavy snow blocked access routes, creating difficulties for commuters and local communities.
In Kaghan Valley, machinery of the Kaghan Development Authority (KDA) has been deployed to clear snow from Shogran Road and other important link roads to restore connectivity. On the instructions of Director General KDA, Rehmat Ali, staff along with heavy machinery have been stationed at sensitive points along the Kaghan Highway to provide guidance and assistance to both local residents and tourists.
Meanwhile, the district administration has issued an advisory urging tourists and local residents in Kaghan Valley to avoid unnecessary travel in view of the prevailing weather conditions and the risk of further snowfall. Authorities have assured that the situation is being closely monitored and snow clearance and relief operations will continue as weather permits.