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Another town submerged as water level rises in Ataabad lake
GILGIT BALTISTAN: Another town has been inundated due to rising water level in Ataabad lake whereas Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani will likely reach Gilgit today to review the situation. He will take an Ariel view of Ataabad lake and other affected areas.
According to administration of Hunza, Prime Minister’s visit to Hunza depends upon weather conditions. On the other hand, traffic has been suspended near Murtazaabad at Karakoram Highway since two days that suspended land link of Hunza and upper Nagar with other areas.
Talking to Geo News, Deputy Commissioner Hunza Nagar Waqar Taj said that rescue operation has been speed up to reopen the road and it will be opened for traffic till 3:00 pm today if no fresh land sliding will be occurred. He said operation is underway to remove wooden hanging bridges at four different places in Hunza Nagar to avoid damage in case of expected flooding due to water discharge from Ataabad lake.
Courtesy www.Geo.tv