Torrential rains forced to evacuate more than 1,600 people in mountainous areas. A Hindu pilgrimage was suspended.
Extreme rainfall that plagues mountainous regions of India and Pakistan They left a balance of at least 280 dead And dozens of missing, while rescue teams work to attend those affected. So far, some 1,600 people They were evacuated in two mountainous districts of both countries, according to the authorities this Friday.
In Pakistana helicopter that transported humanitarian aid to BajaurNorthwest region affected by floods, crashed due to bad weather, causing the death of the five people on board, including two pilots.
In Indiathe rains forced to suspend an annual Hindu pilgrimage and evacuate thousands of faithful. Sudden rainfall, known as downpoursthey have become more frequent in the Himalayas and northern Pakistan, causing floods and landslides that affect thousands of residents.
Experts warn that these extreme phenomena have intensified in recent years, in part by the Climate changeand that the disorderly urban development In mountainous areas the vulnerability of communities increases.
Search for missing in Kashmir
In the remote village of Chositidistrict of Kishtwarrescuers continue to look for the missing after the floods of the eve, which left at least 60 dead And some 80 missing. The operation was interrupted during the night, but on Thursday it was rescued more than 300 people of currents and landslides.
Harivender Singhresident of the area, collaborated in the rescue work and recovered 33 bodies of the mud. Local hospitals attended to 50 serious injuredmany transferred from streams full of rubble.
Pakistan
Chositi is the last town accessible by vehicle on the Hindu pilgrimage route to a sanctuary to 3,000 meters of altitudethat was going to be held until September 5. Given the magnitude of the disaster, the authorities confirmed the Pilgrimage suspension.
The main leaders of India and Pakistan They sent condolences to the families and secured assistance to the victims while the rescue work continues.
Source: Ambito
