Devastating Landslides Hit KPK, Stranding Tourists in Naran-Kaghan
5 days ago
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- Devastating landslides have occurred in KPK's Naran-Kaghan region.
- Continuous rainfall caused flash floods and road closures.
- Tourists were temporarily stranded, later shifted to Naran.
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Continuous rainfall for the third consecutive day has caused a cloudburst in Kaghan Valley, leading to severe landsliding on Jheel Road in Naran and suspending traffic. Tourists were temporarily stranded but have since been safely shifted. Authorities have advised against unnecessary travel to upper areas, while heavy machinery is working to clear roads. Separately, low-level flooding warnings have been issued for Kalabagh on the Indus River and Khanki on the Chenab River.
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Devastating landslides have impacted parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly the Naran-Kaghan region, leading to tourists being temporarily stranded amidst continuous rainfall and road closures.
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Devastating landslides have hit parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), particularly in the Naran-Kaghan region, leading to tourists being temporarily stranded. This follows continuous rainfall and cloudbursts in the area, causing significant travel disruptions and road closures.
A cloudburst has hit the Kaghan Valley, causing the Siran River to swell significantly following torrential rain.
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