Sana Khalid 
Heavy snow and rain lashed the northern parts of Pakistan in the last days of April 2026, as an unexpected winter brought sudden Naran snowfall 2026 and rain in Naran and other mountainous areas.
This sudden change in weather has created hazardous conditions on the roads, obstruction, and the threat of landslides on major tourist routes.
The latest reports show that Babusar Top Road is officially closed to traffic because of heavy snowfall and dangerous weather conditions. Governments are advising travellers and road infrastructure managers to limit unnecessary travelling to mountain passes, which are at high altitude, until weather conditions are favourable.
Babusar Top Officially Closed As Snowfall Intensified In Northern Regions
The upper sections of the Kaghan Valley, along with Babusar Top and the surrounding mountainous region, have received a lot of heavy snowfall. Icy roads, low temperatures and visibility have led the authorities to halt the movement of traffic in the name of safety.
Although a few places at the lower altitude are still partly reachable, going beyond Kaghan to Naran is experiencing severe derailments. A combination of snow, rain and falling temperatures has rendered mountain roads in the region slippery.
Which Areas Remain Accessible For Tourists Right Now?
Travel information on the south of the Kaghan Valley is less definite and might still be accessible depending on the weather and road clearance efforts in the area. Nevertheless, the officials strongly discourage people from travelling to snowbound areas further than Kaghan until the release of official clearance notices.
Lower altitude travel spots can offer safer holidays to tourists intending to travel to the north in the present weather conditions. Nonetheless, even these regions can have occasional rainy, chilly, and landslides along mountain roads.
Landslide Risks And Slippery Roads Create Dangerous Driving Conditions
The weather system has heightened the risk of landslides, falling rocks and blocking roads along many highways of the North that head to mountain destinations. Unexpected precipitation and melting snow may cause the roadside terrain to be weak, particularly in small mountainous areas.
It is also advised to exercise utmost care among drivers who are on roads in partly open regions. The current weather conditions, mostly reduced visibility, slippery roads and sharp mountain curves, have increased the chances of road accidents.
Officials also advise against travelling at night in the mountains because of the fog, dim lighting, and the fact that the temperatures drop drastically post-sunset. In remote regions, due to landslides or collapsing roads, access might be troubled due to blocked emergency response routes.
Important Travel Safety Measures For Tourists Planning Northern Trips
Highway authorities and tourism authorities have urged travellers to keep a keen eye on weather predictions and road warnings by the appropriate authorities before embarking on any trip to northern Pakistan.
Cars moving over the mountains ought to preferably be equipped with snow chains, first-aid, extra petrol and warm clothes in case of unforeseen delays. Four-wheel drives are said to be safer in routes that are prone to the formation of snow and mud.
Particularly those families that travel with children or older passengers are being cautioned to focus on safer destinations that are at a lower altitude until the current weather system is weakened.
Authorities Urge Travellers To Check Official Advisories Before Departure
Authorities have been reiterating the significance of getting verified route information before heading towards Naran, Babusar Top or other areas of the North. In the mountainous regions, the road conditions may vary hours after snowfall and after periods of heavy rainfall.
Travellers should contact the local police stations, district administrations or the National Highway Authority (NHA) to obtain up-to-date information about the road accessibility and weather warnings.
Northern Pakistan Remains A Major Tourism Destination Despite Temporary Disruptions
Though Pakistan has had to close its roads temporarily and limit travellers because of the coronavirus, the vast natural beauty of the country still receives thousands of domestic and foreign tourists annually in its northern parts. Places such as Naran, Kagan Valley, Babusar Top, and Hunza are considered to be some of the most famous tourist destinations in the country.
The weather is erratic in the mountainous area during the seasons, and the local authorities are often on a clean-up operation so that when the situation is back to normal, the normal routes of travel can be reinstated. Tourism specialists also reckon that the weather season is only a temporary spell and that once the official green light on safety has been given, normal tourist activities are likely to go back to normal.
