Rescue teams in Babusar Top have recovered the body of six-year-old Abdul Hadi from Lodhran, who was swept away in the devastating flash floods that struck the Babusar Top and Chilas regions. As the search intensifies, 14 people are still unaccounted for, keeping hopes alive amid the ongoing tragedy.
According to media reports, the families of the deceased have left for Chilas to receive the child’s body.
Meanwhile, the dead bodies of Fahad Islam and Dr Mishal Fatima, who also lost their lives in the same incident, are scheduled to be transported to Lodhran today.
On the other hand, Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan visited the flood-hit areas to personally monitor the ongoing search and rescue operations and assess the relief efforts.
CM Gulbar Khan has ordered that the search operation continue until the last missing person is found. He has also directed all provincial ministers to stay in their constituencies to oversee relief efforts firsthand.
Government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq stated that the Chief Minister has issued directives for the immediate restoration of roads and the rehabilitation of affected people. He emphasized ensuring uninterrupted access to clean water, electricity, and food supplies for the victims.
Furthermore, the Chief Minister has instructed deputy commissioners to establish control rooms in flood-affected districts to provide full support to the affected population.
Expressing deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives, CM Gulbar acknowledged the extent of devastation and reaffirmed the government’s unwavering support for those affected.
Yesterday, despite adverse weather conditions and damaged roads, the government successfully rescued all tourists stranded near Babusar Pass, relocating them to Chilas, where private hotels are providing free lodging.
Meanwhile, the National Highway Authority (NHA) has launched full-scale operations to clear multiple sections of the Karakoram Highway (KKH), which have been blocked by landslides and debris following the cloudburst-triggered floods.
