Babusar Top shuts to all traffic as snowfall blankets Naran Valley
Five hours of continuous snowfall have left Naran Valley bitterly cold, while heavy snow has closed Babusar Top. Businesses in Barawai and Batakundi have also shut for five months.
Heavy snowfall and bad weather have forced the temporary closure of Babusar Top to all traffic for safety, as Naran Valley recorded five hours of uninterrupted snow. Rain in Balakot and surrounding areas, alongside snow across the upper areas, has caused temperatures to fall sharply.
Snow has blanketed Babusar Top, Lulusar Lake and Gitti Das Meadows, leaving the landscape covered in white. The continuing snowfall in Naran Valley and other upper areas has brought intensely cold conditions, while Balakot and nearby localities have experienced rain.
The closure at Babusar Top is temporary and applies to every type of traffic. Heavy snow and poor weather prompted the restriction as a safety measure.
The arrival of winter has also curtailed commercial activity in the upper areas. In Barawai and Batakundi, shops and other businesses have shut for the next five months as snowfall and cold conditions take hold.
Batakundi's seasonal closures extend beyond its shops to hotels and petrol pumps. These establishments will remain closed until the next tourist season, marking a pause in accommodation, retail and fuel services in the locality.
Meanwhile, snow continues to fall around Saif-ul-Malook Lake. The fresh covering has added to the area's scenic beauty, even as the continuing snowfall makes conditions colder.
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