Naran avalanche damages hotels, houses
Pakistan
It is pertinent to mention that avalanches in the Naran Valley during the winter season are common
BALAKOT (Dunya News) - An avalanche triggered by the collapse of glacier blocked the Jheel Road in the popular tourist resort of Naran in the Mansehra District of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.
The avalanche partially damaged at least six houses and three hotels located at the Jheel Road. Sources said that two turbines were completely destroyed by the avalanche.
According to the local administration, the road is buried under four feet of snow and any rescue operation is currently impossible.
It is pertinent to mention that avalanches in the Naran Valley during the winter season are common.
Naran in the upper Kaghan Valley is one of the most popular tourist attractions locally as well as internationally. It is the most visited valley in Pakistan in the summer season.
