Balakot:

Several houses and hotels have been damaged due to the collapse of a glacier at Lake Saiolk Mlook Road in Naran, a popular tourist destination in the Kaghan Valley. Currently, the region is buried under three to four feet of snow, making access almost impossible.

Due to glaciers blocking Kaghan Highway, the vehicle’s access to Naran has become impossible. Furthermore, reaching the Naran on foot with cloudy weather and snowfall predictions challenging, making it difficult to assess the full extent of the damage.

According to Kaghan Development Authority (KDA), the original reports show that six houses, three hotels and two turbines have been affected by glacier collapse. However, the exact extent of the damage can only be determined when access to Naran is restored. Earlier this year, concerns were raised about climate change in the Kaghan valley due to long -term dry weather.

However, the recent snowfall in March has relieved these concerns.

After several glaciers collapse in Naran and its surrounding valleys, previously dried springs have begun to flow again.