NDMA confirms safety of foreign tourists amid floods in Gilgit Baltistan's Astore district

The NDMA has assured Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that the foreign tourists in the flood-hit Astore area are safe

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has told Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that the foreign tourists in Gilgit-Baltistan's flood-hit Astore district are safe and have been moved away from the affected zones.

Following the Prime Minister's directive to prioritise the safety of both tourists and locals, the NDMA acted swiftly to address the situation.

In its report to the Prime Minister, the NDMA confirmed that immediate measures were taken to secure the foreign tourists.

The report detailed that two Italian and one Argentinian tourist are currently in a safe location, well away from the flood-affected area.

Additionally, efforts are ongoing to expedite the restoration of Feena Bridge, which was impacted by the floods.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) had earlier issued a warning about anticipated heavy rainfall and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) affecting multiple districts in Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.