Rain induced floods,land sliding block Karakoram Highway,Distrupt life in Gilgit-Baltistan
Landsliding, a glacial lake outburst and flash floods caused by continuous heavy rain in Gilgit-Baltistan since the past four days has disrupted life in the area, causing damage to scores of vehicles and blocking roads, particularly on the Karakoram Highway, officials said.
As a result of rain-induced floods, the land route between Gilgit and Rawalpindi has also been blocked, and tourists, in particular, are facing difficulties.
The Karakoram Highway has remained closed for traffic for the second consecutive day due to land sliding at Tatta Pani and Lal Pari areas of GB's Diamer district, according to the Diamer police control room. As a result, several tourists are stuck.
According to Information Department Deputy Director Farooq Ahmed Khan, the Karakoram Highway had been blocked for traffic at nine points due to land sliding. He said the road had been cleared at seven of the affected points and restoration work at the two remaining points was under way since Thursday morning.
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