Famous Tourist Spot Closed Due to Heavy Rains

A popular tourist destination in Mansehra district has been shut down following heavy monsoon rains that caused flooding and landslides.

The district administration has reported that the Kunhar River and Saran River have overflowed due to the relentless rainfall, posing significant risks to public safety.

An alert has been issued, urging residents and tourists to stay away from the rivers and avoid traveling on nearby roads to prevent any accidents.

As a precautionary measure, the Saran Valley has been closed to visitors due to the flooding.

Heavy rains and a cloudburst have caused widespread destruction across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. At least 33 people have lost their lives, and 25 remain missing as floods and landslides wreak havoc across several districts.

In Bajaur District’s Salarzai and Jabrayi areas, torrents of floodwater swept through villages, destroying homes and cutting off access roads. Rescue 1122 reported 16 fatalities, three injuries, and seven missing persons in the area. Local residents joined rescue teams in retrieving the deceased and injured from debris and floodwaters.

In Dir Lower’s Sori Paw area, five members of a family died when their home collapsed under heavy rain, leaving four others injured. Meanwhile, Battagram district was among the hardest hit, with 10 people killed and 18 missing after floodwaters washed away several houses.

Mansehra itself has not been spared, with two fatalities and one injury reported in the Basiyaan area after a car was swept away by sudden floodwaters. Landslides and damaged infrastructure have further complicated rescue and relief efforts across the region.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has directed the immediate deployment of all available resources for rescue and relief operations. A provincial government helicopter was dispatched to Bajaur to assist in relief efforts, while district administrations in Dir and Swat have been placed on high alert.

Despite the challenges posed by landslides and damaged roads, rescue teams are working tirelessly to provide aid. Medical, diving, and specialized rescue units have been deployed to affected areas, and relief work continues around the clock.

The ongoing monsoon spell, which began on June 26, has caused widespread devastation across Pakistan. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the nationwide death toll has risen to 343, with over 740 people injured. Eastern Punjab remains the worst-hit province, with 164 deaths and 582 injuries reported.

Authorities have advised the public to exercise caution and contact the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tourism Helpline at 1422 in case of emergencies.