After a week of rain and snowfall, severe cold wave has gripped the Hazara division, plunging temperatures to sub-zero levels across the region.
 Abbottabad recorded a critical low of -1°C, while upper areas experienced even harsher conditions, with temperatures dropping to -4°C.
The snowfall has rendered the Mansehra-Naran-Jalkhad (MNJ) Road, particularly from Naran to Babusar Top, impassable for all kinds of vehicular traffic. Authorities have advised travelers to avoid unnecessary movement in these areas due to slippery road conditions and the risk of avalanches.