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Emergency imposed; floods leave unprecedented destruction across Chitral

July 23, 2023

Traffic restored through alternate routes at Kari, Mroi and Koghuzi; work underway at Nerdeth where it is opened for pedestrians only. KP govt releases Rs20 million each to Lower and Upper Chitral districts; emergency imposed till Aug 15. River erosion creates breach on side of Mastuj bridge. Shehzad Hussain, an official of Pakistan Army, fell […]

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Floodwater enters Singoor powerhouse, supply suspended

July 22, 2023

CHITRAL: Floodwater has entered the powerhouse located at Singoor village, said the office of the deputy commissioner Chitral Lower. As a precautionary step, power supply from the facility has been suspended. Officials from the district administration and other departments are at the site and trying to protect the premises and equipment from damages. Rivers and

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Mandela hailed as one of humanity\’s greatest heroes

July 22, 2023

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations on Saturday held its annual ceremony to honour the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, the first black President of post-apartheid South Africa who died in 2013. The commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day pays tribute to his fight for freedom and equality, both at home and around the world.

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Floods block Chitral-Mastuj road at three points

July 22, 2023

CHITRAL: Flooding in rivers and streams has blocked the main road connecting Lower and Upper Chitral at different points. According to the office of the deputy commissioner Chitral Lower, the Chitral-Booni road is blocked at Kari, Koghuzi and Nerdat Gol. Overnight rain and floods damaged bridges at these points and the road was blocked for

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Man searching for firewood in flooding river saved from drowning

July 22, 2023

CHITRAL: While rivers and streams are in a very high flood across Chitral, a man set out to collect firewood from the waters and got stuck in the middle of River Chitral in front of Ayun. After being alerted by onlookers, Rescue 1122 Lower Chitral reached the spot and save the man from drowning. Rescue

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