Peshawar: Flash floods triggered by glacial melting have caused destruction of some infrastructure in Upper Chitral, sweeping away the only bridge connecting Yarkhun Valley and leaving nearly 50,000 residents cut off from the rest of the district.
According to local reports on Sunday, a sudden surge in water flow at Bang Gol in Yarkhun area led to severe flooding, damaging homes, orchards and other properties while inundating several localities.
The floodwaters also washed away the only bridge over Bang Nullah, forcing the closure of the Yarkhun Valley Road to all traffic. As a result, the valley’s sole road link has been severed, isolating thousands of residents.
Authorities said the Mastuj-Broghil Road has also been closed to all types of traffic due to the flooding, creating significant transportation and logistical challenges for the local population.
Residents have appealed to the relevant authorities, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and humanitarian organizations to launch immediate relief operations, restore alternative routes and provide assistance to affected families.