HUNZA: Rise in water level in Attabad lake has inundated a large portion of Shahra-e-Karakorum which also led to submerging of the link road between Gulmit and Saust, cutting off the two areas.
The latest development has turned Gulmit into an Island following inundation of its link routes to other areas of Gojal, leaving over 2,500 people stranded who reside in the affected area.
The water level in Attabad lake has climbed to 323 feet and it has submerged an area spreading to 21 kilometres area. This has raised the risk of flooding in the surrounding areas when the lake reaches the spillway.
About 1,700 people have been forced to flee their homes after floods swept through Ayeenabad and Shishkat villages in the district of Hunza, wiping out dozens of houses about 750 kilometres (450 miles) north of Islamabad.
Officials are expecting water from the lake to reach the spillway by May 27 and then overflowing will begin.
They said preparations were finalised to shelter around 18,000 people from villages in Hunza and Gilgit districts who could be affected.
Read more at:
http://www.thenews.com.pk/updates.asp?id=104646
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