Chitral, Aug 24, 2025: The decision by the Chitral Bazar union to close all markets on Sundays has caused public criticism as it is creating hardships especially for those who vine to the city for shopping from remote areas. President of Chitral traders union Noor Ahmed Khan Charvelu announced two days ago that the bazar […]
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Ghizer, Aug 24, 2025: A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Taalidas devastated Raushan village of Ghizer, causing widespread damage. Homes, roads, and farmland were severely affected. Several families were displaced. The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) said it had sent its Disaster Assessment & Response Team (DART) to the area. The team is
Naran, August 24, 2025 – Heavy rainfall caused a landslide on the Naran–Lake Saiful Muluk road. As a result, around 150 tourists and more than 25 vehicles got stranded. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tourism Department said officials cleared the road under Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s orders. Rescue teams safely evacuated all tourists to secure locations.
CHITRAL, Aug 24, 2025: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather warning for several districts, including Upper and Lower Chitral, Upper and Lower Dir and Swat. Heavy rains will continue until August 30. The rain increases the risk of flash floods, river overflows, and landslides. Authorities urge people to stay away from rivers,
CHITRAL: Heavy flash floods hit Rumbur in Kalash Valley and Madaklasht on Saturday. Two houses in Rumbur suffered partial damage. At Madak Lasht, a Toyota vehicle got stuck in floodwaters. Rescue 1122 said its teams received the alert and quickly moved to the affected sites. Under District Emergency Officer Sajid Ali Yousafzai’s supervision, they started
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