ISLAMABAD: At least 10 people, including two men, two women, and six children, lost their lives due to rain-related incidents across various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, according to the latest report released by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
In addition, two individuals — a man and a child — sustained injuries, while 10 houses were damaged, including two destroyed. The affected areas include Swat, Bajaur, Buner, Upper Kohistan, Upper Chitral, and Shangla.
The PDMA has directed local administrations to provide immediate relief and ensure proper medical treatment for the injured. The authority also warned that the current spell of heavy rainfall is expected to continue until July 25, urging district administrations to remain alert and take preventive measures.
Meanwhile, in a related tragedy at Babusar Top in Gilgit-Baltistan, torrential rains triggered a deadly cloudburst, causing flash floods that swept away over 15 tourist vehicles in Chilas. So far, rescue teams have recovered five bodies and rescued four individuals. Several others remain missing.
Faizullah Faraq, spokesperson for the Gilgit-Baltistan government, confirmed ongoing efforts to locate the missing tourists. He said rescue operations had been temporarily hindered by darkness but have since resumed.
Over 200 stranded tourists have been rescued with the help of residents and authorities. Residents of Thak Babusar have shown remarkable solidarity by offering shelter to more than 100 displaced tourists.
The PDMA has urged citizens to report emergencies by calling its Emergency Operations Center at 1700.
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