Rescue workers confirm 17 deaths in Chitral flash floods

CHITRAL: At least 17 deaths have been confirmed in the flash floods that inundated Arsoon area. Rescue services have recovered five more bodies.

At least 31 people were swept away on Sunday as an aftermath of heavy rains and flash floods that inundated Arsoon, a village near the Afghan border.

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said that 13 people are still missing.

The flash floods damaged a mosque and washed away several houses in the area. According to DC Chitral control room, 37 houses were completely destroyed in Chitral flash floods, while 48 houses have been partially damaged.

The PDMA requested for a helicopter from the National Disaster Management Authority for assistance in rescue activities.

Pakistan Army carried out rescue operations in the affected areas.

Relief supplies are being provided to those affected in the flood, which include tents, blankets, and food, the DC Chitral control room stated.