Monsoon rains have caused significant disruption in the tourist region of Kumrat, leading to severe flooding that has left over 200 tourists stranded. The deluge has resulted in the complete cutoff of the road connecting Thal to Kumrat, leaving the area isolated and inaccessible.
The floods have severely damaged infrastructure, including key roadways in Brikot and Galon, exacerbating the difficulties faced by both locals and tourists. The destruction of these roads has further compounded the challenges in the region, hindering efforts to provide aid and evacuate stranded individuals.
In addition to the road damage, two riverside hotels in Kumrat have been impacted by the rising floodwaters, adding to the precarious situation for visitors and residents. The ongoing flooding has created a dire situation, with the region effectively cut off from outside assistance and resources.
In a tragic turn of events, a landslide in Upper Dir has claimed the lives of twelve people from the same family. The landslide, triggered by the heavy rains, caused immense loss and devastation.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Adviser Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif expressed profound sorrow over the incident, describing the deaths as a significant tragedy and offering condolences to the affected families.
The combination of severe flooding in Kumrat and the landslide in Upper Dir highlights the devastating impact of the monsoon rains across the region.
Authorities are working to assess the full extent of the damage and coordinate relief efforts for those affected.
The situation remains fluid as rescue and recovery operations continue, with both local and national agencies involved in addressing the immediate needs of those impacted by these natural disasters.
