Nine die in floods across Gilgit-Baltistan, says official
- Faraq says 10 to 12 people are still missing
Nine people have so far been died in the floods across Gilgit-Baltistan, Spokesperson of Gilgit-Baltistan Government Faizullah Faraq said on Friday.
In a statement, Faraq said 10 to 12 people are still missing while three stranded tourists have been rescued, Radio Pakistan reported.
“More than 500 houses and 27 bridges have been damaged by floodwaters across the region,” he said, adding that the highest financial and human losses occurred in Diamer district due to flood.
“Search operation for the missing persons is still underway, however, due to the continuously increasing flow of water, difficulties are being faced in the rescue operations,” said Faraq, adding authorities have started relief and rehabilitation work on an emergency basis in the affected areas.
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The spokesperson said that Pakistan Army and GB Scouts also participated fully in the rescue, search and relief operations.