New fears are surfacing as the water flow has started eroding the banks of the spillway. There are concerns that if the erosion continues the water may gush out and cause severe damage.
People affected by the lake are being provided with food in the Altit camp by Bait-ul-Maal. However, there are unconfirmed reports that Bait-ul-Maal will soon discontinue the provision of food and will only provide ration. People are already not happy with the quality of the food being provided.
A school and a medical camp are also operational in the Altit camp, while helicopters continue to make rounds, shifting people to safer locations.
Prime Minister's adviser Asma Alamgir also announced that the government will provide compensation to the affectess for the loss of their crops and homes.
While addressing media in Islamabad, Alamgir said a survey is being conducted to estimate the amount of loss suffered by the affectees. She also said the government has spent Rs80 million on the spillway and Rs15 million on the helicopter service, adding that the government will make all efforts to help the people of Hunza, adding that a comprehensive plan is also being formulised to ensure continuity of education of the affected family's children.
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