MUZAFFARABAD/GILGIT/BAJAUR: Intense rains led to deadly flash floods and landslides around Gilgit-Baltistan, parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district on Friday, leaving at least 26 people dead.
In Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 9 people lost their lives and 4 were injured due to harsh flooding and landslides in the Jabbarai and Salarzai regions.
Rescue authorities have reported that the downpour caused rivers and streams to overflow, sweeping away homes and residents. A destructive cloudburst in Salarzai caused broad damage, creating urgent comfort and rescue operations.
Following orders from KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, the Deputy Commissioner of Bajaur and other district officials arrived in the affected areas to monitor the response efforts. Rescue teams are actively working, and a helicopter has been sent by officials to assist and help the rescue teams.
CM Gandapur directed the authorities to utilize all available resources for comfort operations and instructed the commissioners of Malakand and Bajaur to closely monitor the situation. He also placed district administrations in Dir and Swat on high alert due to the current harmful weather.
Highlighting the importance of preventive measures, the chief minister called for continuous monitoring of rainfall in sensitive areas to safeguard lives and properties.
This deadly monsoon weather has affected regions nationwide, with over 300 fatalities reported due to floods and landslides across Pakistan
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May Allah save all of the people present there🥺