| |  GILGIT: Forty-seven people have been killed in the devastating floods in district Diamir of Gilgit-Baltistan while lightening that struck near Chalas area caused a large-scale damage.
Falling of rocks and mud in a local lake due to land-sliding led to the flooding adjoining areas that swept away over 200 houses, killing forty-seven people.
The floods also washed away a central communication bridge in Geezbala, totally disconnecting the area from the rest of the country.
Pak Army has started rebuilding the damaged portions of Karakorum Highway, Skardu Road and other important highways and thoroughfares and connecting roads. |
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