Water level has increased to an alarming level in rivers and lakes, threatening inundation of low-lying areas. PHOTO: EXPRESS
GILGIT:
Twelve houses were swept away and 48 other residences were left partially damaged in Dalnati village of Ghizer Valley, around 130 kilometers from Gilgit.
According to an official of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Gilgit office, Safdar Khan, a government middle school is among the infrastructure damaged in the disaster.
“With help from the Disaster Management Authority Gilgit-Baltistan (G-BDMA), PRCS has reached out to the site to provide rescue and relief support in the village,” said Khan, adding that no loss of life has been reported yet.
Giving details of the relief activities, he said the G-BDMA will deliver food and non-food items to those affected by Saturday, adding his organisation has provided tents and food items to 35 families on an emergency basis.
Water level has increased to an alarming level in rivers and lakes, threatening inundation of low-lying areas.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 15th, 2013.
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