A massive landslide in Gilgit’s Danyor Nullah area claimed the lives of seven volunteers on Monday as they worked to restore a vital water channel damaged by recent flooding. According to government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq, the volunteers were part of a local effort to repair the channel, which serves as an essential water source for surrounding communities.
The incident occurred suddenly when loose soil and debris gave way, burying several workers under tons of mud. Emergency teams rushed to the site, rescuing seven injured individuals — four of them in critical condition. All victims were immediately taken to nearby hospitals, where emergency response measures had been activated.
Officials have confirmed that search and recovery operations at the scene are now complete. The disaster highlights the dangers faced by local volunteers and first responders during infrastructure restoration efforts in hazardous terrain.
This tragedy comes amid Pakistan’s ongoing monsoon season, which has unleashed widespread flooding and landslides across the country. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), more than 260 people have lost their lives this season, with thousands displaced and critical infrastructure destroyed. Gilgit-Baltistan, known for its rugged mountainous landscapes, has been particularly vulnerable to such disasters due to unstable slopes and increased rainfall intensity in recent weeks.
Local authorities are urging caution in landslide-prone areas and warning that continued heavy rainfall could trigger further collapses.
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