Islamabad: The National Highway Authority (NHA) has released an urgent travel advisory addressing significant traffic disruptions on major northern highway routes. Severe flash floods at the Thak location along the Babusar Highway have led to a complete closure of the road to all vehicular traffic at Zero Point. The district administration and NHA recommend travelers and tourists to avoid the Babusar Highway and opt for the Karakoram Highway as an alternative.

According to Press Information Department, traffic on the Karakoram Highway has also faced interruptions near Shang Nullah, close to Gonar Farm, following an incident involving an overturned heavy freight truck that has blocked the road. To alleviate congestion, authorities have temporarily suspended vehicular entry at the Gonar Farm Check Post.

Personnel from the NHA, in cooperation with the Diamer district administration and emergency rescue teams equipped with heavy machinery, are working to remove the truck and restore traffic as soon as possible. Commuters are urged to avoid non-essential travel on these routes until clearance is achieved and to follow instructions from local authorities.