BALAKOT: At least 10 shops and a hotel collapsed due to heavy rain followed by wind storm here on Thursday-Friday midnight.
According to details, due to torrential rains, the roof of a hotel and 10 shops located in Paludran area of scenic Naran valley in tehsil Balakot suddenly came down. However, no causalities were reported as the shops and hotel were vacant and locked at the time of the incident.
The affectees have demanded of the provincial authorities for compensation of loss so that they can reconstruct shops, hotel and earn a livelihood for their families.