Key Takeaways
- The Mansehra district administration has directed the Kaghan Development Authority to restore a road damaged by flash floods.
- Around 200 stranded jeeps carrying tourists were safely evacuated after the incident on July 30.
- Local businesses are pleased with the decision, as tourism-related activities have been affected.
The Mansehra district administration has ordered immediate restoration of a road linking Naran to Saiful Muluk Lake following severe damage caused by flash floods. The deputy commissioner's office issued instructions for the Kaghan Development Authority (KDA) to begin repair work on a war footing, aiming to reopen the route as soon as possible.
A team of revenue officials, led by the assistant commissioner on special duty, inspected the damaged road and found it unsafe for travel. The administration emphasized the need to deploy machinery immediately to address the uneven and damaged sections of the road connecting Naran to Saiful Muluk Lake.
The incident occurred after cloudburst-triggered flash floods struck the Kaghan Valley on July 30, stranding around 200 jeeps carrying tourists. Authorities launched a rescue operation that safely evacuated all visitors from the area.
Following the evacuation, the road to Saiful Muluk Lake was closed indefinitely to protect tourists from further risks. The deputy commissioner’s office noted that the tourism season is currently at its peak and stressed the urgency of reopening the road for continued tourist activities in the region.
Local businesses have welcomed the decision by the district administration, urging a review of travel restrictions. They expressed concern over the prolonged closure affecting tourism-related businesses in the area.
The deputy commissioner’s office stated that the KDA will begin restoration work immediately to ensure the road reopens as soon as possible and tourism activities at one of Pakistan's most popular destinations can resume.
