Gilgit-Baltistan has declared a state of emergency in 37 areas after devastating flash floods claimed at least 10 lives, mostly tourists, and left over a dozen people missing. The torrential rains triggered massive landslides and swept away homes, roads, and vehicles, causing an estimated Rs20 billion in damages. The worst-hit districts include Diamer, Gilgit, Ghizer, […]
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Boat incident in Bangladesh causes 24 deaths, dozens missing
Boat incident in Bangladesh causes 24 deaths, dozens missing At least 24 people died and dozens more went missing after a boat capsized in a river in Bangladesh. The overcrowded boat capsized Sunday afternoon as it returned from a Hindu temple across the Karatoa River in the Panchagarh district’s Boda area, according to local police […]