On Wednesday, a man plunged into the Panjkora River when the rope of a chairlift in Akhagram Tehsil snapped.
Rescue officials reported that a man fell into the river, with two children trapped in the chairlift after the rope snapped.
The rescue officials stated that the contact bridge was swept away in the flood, meanwhile, the locals use the chairlift for transportation.
Despite the challenging situation, a rescue operation is currently in progress to safely retrieve the stranded children. It’s worth noting that locals rely on the chairlift for their transportation needs.
In a similar incident last year, Rescue 1122 successfully rescued three individuals stranded in a cable car hanging over the Chitral River.
The rescue team received a call about three people trapped in a chairlift passing over the Chitral River near Kuragh Valley due to a rope malfunction.
Utilizing rappelling ropes, a rescue official reached the stranded chairlift, attached it to a rope, and dragged it back to the shore, ensuring the safety of the individuals involved.
Winter Showers Forecast For Karachi And South Balochistan, Cold And Dry Spell Across Rest Of Pakistan
Meanwhile, in the midst of the current winter wave, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rainfall in Karachi and southern Balochistan. However, the remainder of the country is expected to experience cold and dry conditions over the next 24 hours.
Director Irfan Virk of the PMD mentioned the likelihood of light rain or drizzle in coastal areas of southern Balochistan and Karachi, including Makran, today (Wednesday).
The Meteorological Office further stated that the cold and dry weather will persist in the northern regions of the country and north Balochistan, where temperatures may drop below freezing.
The recorded lowest temperatures include Leh at -11°C, Skardu at -9°C, Gilgit and Gupis at -6°C, and Astore, Kalam, Kalat, and Srinagar at -5°C.
Moreover, a dense layer of fog is expected to linger in the plains of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper Sindh, and Islamabad throughout the week.
