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Islamabad: Pakistan Army has launched immediate rescue operation after glacier burst in Gupis, Gilgit-Baltistan. A severe flood situation has developed after a glacial lake burst in the village of Roshan, located in the Tilli Das area of Gupis Tehsil.
According to Radio Pakistan, due to the glacier burst, the river’s water flow has been blocked, leaving the nearby population stranded. Soil erosion has further worsened the situation. As road access has been affected, reaching the local population has become limited, and the victims are awaiting immediate rescue.
Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts Quick Reaction Force (QRF) has been dispatched to relocate the affected people to safer areas. Meanwhile, the civil administration and Rescue 1122 have also mobilized all available resources for immediate action. The Frontier Corps Northern Areas (FCNA) has also completed preparations for the rescue mission. This mission will be carried out via helicopter to evacuate people trapped in hard-to-reach areas swiftly.