ISLAMABAD: As flash floods wreak havoc across Gilgit-Baltistan, lots of affected citizens have raised urgent appeals for consuming water, energy, hospital therapy and avenue get admission to, amid rising frustration over the government’s gradual and inadequate response.
From Diamer to Ghanche, survivors preserve to warfare with out vital offerings, days after destructive landslides and floodwaters tore thru houses and infrastructure.
Entire Communities Cut Off and Homeless
A massive avalanche leveled more than fifty homes in the hamlet of Kondus in the Ghanche area.
Food, water, power, and medical aid are still unavailable to dozens of homes.
Locals pronounced that damaged roads and shortage of net have left whole groups isolated, not able to call for assist or attain protection.
Residents in Shigar, Sultanabad, and Danyor areas additionally complained approximately being left within the darkish, with strength and water substances disrupted for days.
Former GB minister Muhammad Iqbal, main the protest in Danyor, warned the government of public demonstrations if recuperation was not completed within 24 hours.
Tourists Missing, Search Operations Underway
Meanwhile, tragedy struck in Babusar Valley wherein round 15 vacationers, which includes a TV anchor and her own family, are feared to have been swept away by way of floodwaters.
Seven bodies had been recovered to date, and rescue groups—assisted via sniffer puppies and drones—are nonetheless combing the location for the missing.
Human remains determined in Thak Bhasha also are present process DNA assessments for identification.
Gilgit-Baltistan authorities spokesperson Faizullah Faraq showed that efforts were ongoing in Babusar, Ghanche, Ghizer, and Gilgit, with assist from the Pakistan Army, GB Scouts, and Rescue 1122.
Federal Secretary for Communications Sher Alam Masood visited the broken Babusar Highway and said partial clearance were achieved at 13 of the 15 blocked web sites, with hopes of reopening the path soon.
