Heavy rains and snowfall have caused a major disruption for travellers on the Karakoram Highway. The main artery between Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been blocked at multiple points due to landslides, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. National Highway Authority (NHA) Deputy Director Ghulam Abbas reported that the highway was blocked at approximately 50 different points, with several contractor companies enlisted to assist in road clearance. While efforts were underway to clear the roads, link roads in KP’s Shangla, Kohistan, and Battagram were also blocked due to heavy showers. The region has been experiencing intermittent rain and snowfall for the past three days, causing disruption to life and travel. Additionally, flights and mobile/internet connectivity have been affected in many areas. Snowfall and heavy rainfall are predicted to continue in the region until February 27.