A lane of the Swat Expressway has been closed near Shahkot due to a landslide that has disrupted traffic in the area, said the national highways and motorway police (NHMP).
According to the National Highways & Motorway Police, the affected section is located near Shahkot Bridge in the Palai area at kilometer 68 of the expressway. Officials stated that the lane was closed as a precaution following the landslide, and travelers are advised to be cautious while passing through the area.
Motorists are also urged to follow traffic instructions, maintain a safe distance, and drive carefully, especially during rainy weather when the risk of landslides and slippery roads increases.
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A powerful weather system is set to bring widespread rain and thunderstorms across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with snowfall expected over high mountain ranges.
The forecast covers nearly all districts, including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Hazara division, Peshawar, and the southern belts of Kohat, Bannu, and D.I. Khan. Additionally, isolated hailstorms and heavy rainfall may impact the southern districts of the province.
Authorities have issued a stern warning regarding the potential for landslides in vulnerable mountainous areas. Due to the intensity of the expected heavy rains, flash floods are anticipated in local streams and nullahs. Furthermore, windstorms and lightning strikes pose a risk to standing crops and weak structures, such as electric poles, billboards, and solar panels. Tourists and travellers are strongly advised to remain extra cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during this period.
