Aaj English TV

Friday, November 22, 2024  
20 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446  

Land sliding on the Karakoram Highway; Lala Pari and Astor Valley road closed

Tourists stranded; FWO machinery engaged in road restoration
Photo via Aaj News
Photo via Aaj News

Rain in Chilas has created a flood situation in Gilgit-Baltistan, leading to landslides that have blocked the Karakoram Highway at Lala Pari in the Gilgit section.

According to reports, the closure of the Karakoram Highway at Lala Pari has severed the land connection between Chilas and Gilgit.

A large number of tourists and travelers have been stranded for several hours, and FWO machinery is actively working on road restoration.

Read more

Monsoon claims 50 lives in Pakistan as landslides close Karakoram Highway

Four of a family die as landslide destroys vehicle in Skardu

Swat Expressway closed due to landsliding

Meanwhile, landslides have also blocked the Astor Road at Shooter, cutting off the connection between Astor Valley and the Karakoram Highway.

For the latest news, follow us on Twitter @Aaj_Urdu. We are also on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

KaraKoram HighWay

Land sliding