Peshawar: Rescue 1122 Lower Chitral safely evacuated more than 200 stranded passengers after flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains blocked the Drosh-Ashirat Road at several locations in Lower Chitral.
According to a Rescue 1122 spokesperson, torrential rains caused flash floods and mudslides, leaving several passenger vehicles stranded along the route.
Acting under the supervision of the District Emergency Officer, Rescue 1122 launched an immediate rescue operation and shifted all stranded passengers to safe locations.
The spokesperson said rescue personnel stationed at the Sheshi Koh and Bregniser watch points responded as first responders immediately after receiving the emergency call.
Additional rescue teams were later dispatched from the district headquarters to reinforce the operation.
Rescue teams continued relief activities for nearly six hours in the affected areas, including Kalkatak, Kaldam Gol, Sower and Ashirat.
During the operation, four passenger vehicles trapped in debris were safely recovered, while the safe evacuation of all passengers was ensured.
The operation involved 20 Rescue 1122 personnel, three ambulances and one disaster response vehicle.
Rescue teams maintained close coordination with the National Highway Authority (NHA) and the district administration to facilitate the restoration of the road and ensure public safety.
No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. Rescue officials said the operation was carried out in a timely, organized and professional manner, preventing any loss of life.