CHARSADDA – Motorists are facing restrictions after heavy rain disrupted traffic on M-1 Motorway near Charsadda. With passenger vehicle restrictions in place and traffic diversions enforced on the Hazara Motorway, authorities are urging travelers to stay informed and plan their routes carefully.
Travelers heading onto Pakistan’s motorway network are facing major disruptions after the Motorway Police issued an urgent traffic advisory, announcing temporary restrictions and traffic diversions on two key highways due to severe weather and emergency maintenance work.
Motorway Police spokesperson said heavy rainfall has forced the temporary closure of passenger vehicle entry at Kilometer 504 on the M-1 Motorway near Charsadda. Authorities say the restriction has been imposed as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of commuters amid deteriorating weather conditions.
Motorway Police urged motorists to check the latest weather and traffic updates before beginning their journey and to exercise extreme caution while driving on affected routes. Meanwhile, traffic on the E-35 Hazara Motorway has also been significantly impacted as emergency repairs to a high-voltage electricity transmission line are underway.
To facilitate maintenance work safely, traffic has been diverted at the following locations:
- KM 96 (Southbound Main Carriageway)
- KM 95 (Southbound) near Bedrah
- KM 84 (Northbound) near Qalandarabad
Officials say motorists are being redirected to alternative routes to prevent disruptions and ensure the repair work is completed without incident.
The Motorway Police have strongly advised the public to avoid unnecessary travel, strictly follow all issued traffic advisories, and use designated alternative routes to avoid delays and ensure their safety.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation and have urged commuters to stay updated as weather conditions and traffic arrangements may change.
Pakistan is bracing for another wave of dangerous weather as National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a high-alert warning over the risk of flash floods, urban flooding, and rising river levels from July 19 to July 23, driven by a powerful monsoon system and an active westerly weather pattern.
The agency warned that GB, KPK, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Upper Punjab are likely to receive heavy rainfall between July 20 and July 23, increasing the threat of hill torrents in mountainous areas and flooding in vulnerable urban locations. Water levels are also expected to rise in the Chenab River near Marala and the upper Jhelum River around Mangla, raising concerns over possible flood surges.
Authorities have urged residents to stay vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel, and remain away from low-lying and flood-prone areas where water accumulation could disrupt traffic and pose safety risks.
