Pakistan
8 people, including 5 women, killed in Kharmang landslide
Monitoring Desk
Gilgit, May 4: According to information obtained by Pamir Times at least eight people, including five women, have been killed by a massive landslide that hit Yurgut valley of Kharmang sub-division, in Skardu District of Gilgit – Baltistan.
The landslide, reportedly, has also destroyed 10 houses and crop fields.
Five out of the eight deceased reportedly belong to a single family.
According to initial reports the landslide was triggered by lightening that struck Yurgut valley yesterday night.
Sorry for the peoples of the decreased family. May Allah be with you and by you peoples.
very sad news. G-B government need to focus more on disaster assessment, mitigation and preparedness.