PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province warned on Saturday roads leading to some of its most popular tourist destinations could be closed due to rain and snowfall, urging authorities and travelers to remain alert as adverse weather conditions intensify.
The alert comes as Pakistan’s northern and northwestern regions continue to experience cold weather, with intermittent spells of rain and snowfall disrupting daily life and increasing the risk of landslides and road blockages.
Last month, an avalanche struck a house in the province’s Chitral district, killing at least nine people and injuring a child.
“Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is likely to receive rain with thunder from tomorrow night until Tuesday, while snowfall is expected in mountainous areas,” the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said in a statement.
“In view of the prevailing weather conditions, the PDMA has directed all district administrations and relevant institutions to remain alert and take precautionary measures,” it added.
