Relief and Rehabilitation Efforts Accelerate in Flood-Hit Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit-Baltistan: Relief and rehabilitation operations are in full swing across flood-affected areas of Gilgit-Baltistan following the recent wave of destruction caused by heavy rains and flash floods.

According to government spokesperson Faizullah Firaq, relief camps have been established in Tali Das to support displaced families. Efforts to restore clean water, electricity, and communication systems have made significant progress, while work has also begun on the restoration of the Ghizer Highway—an essential route connecting remote regions.

Firaq emphasized that a long-term solution is being planned for the residents of Tali Das, with the provincial and federal governments collaborating to build a substitute village for the displaced population.

Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan has instructed all concerned departments to expedite rehabilitation efforts across the region. Meanwhile, the water level in the artificial lake formed in Tali Das is reportedly decreasing. However, in the Dain area, the absence of a restored bridge has left around 3,000 residents isolated. Authorities are currently using temporary boats to facilitate movement and access.

Clean water supply has been restored for the people of Dain, and partial restoration of electricity has been achieved, with further work underway.

Highlighting acts of bravery, Firaq shared that several shepherds who risked their lives to rescue residents during the floods have been sent to Islamabad on the Prime Minister’s directives, where they will be formally honored. A special ceremony is also being planned at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat to recognize and award these shepherds and other volunteers with certificates and shields.

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Firaq reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fully rehabilitating all affected families, stating, “We will not rest until every flood-affected household is taken care of and restored to normalcy.”