Pakistan Army Rescues Stranded Tourists Amid Babusar and Karakoram Highway Flooding
In response to severe flooding and landslides in the Babusar region and along the Karakoram Highway, the Pakistan Army has launched a full-scale rescue and relief operation to ensure the safety of stranded tourists and travelers.
🚁 Swift Evacuation by Helicopter
So far, 15 helicopter sorties have been carried out to safely evacuate people from high-risk zones. Tourists and locals have been airlifted to secure areas where they are receiving shelter and assistance.
📦 Food, Supplies, and Medical Aid
Joint teams from the Pakistan Army and Gilgit-Baltistan Scouts are actively distributing:
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Fresh food and drinking water
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Essential supplies and blankets
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Immediate medical care for the injured
Healthcare professionals remain on-site to monitor and treat those affected.
🚧 Road Clearance in Full Swing
Efforts to restore road access are progressing rapidly. Heavy machinery and engineering teams are working around the clock to clear:
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Blocked sections of Babusar Road
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Landslide-affected areas on the Karakoram Highway
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Obstructed zones along the Skardu-Deosai Road
Following overnight efforts, the road from Skardu to Sadpara Mountaineering School and Deosai to Sadpara village has now been completely cleared, and traffic flow has resumed.
🔍 Ongoing Rescue & Relief
Specialized search-and-rescue teams have been deployed to locate any missing persons, ensuring that no one is left behind. Army personnel remain stationed in the region to respond to any further emergency situations.
👏 Public Appreciation
Both local residents and tourists have expressed deep appreciation for the Pakistan Army’s timely response, professionalism, and dedication to public safety during this natural disaster.
🛑 Stay Informed & Travel Safely
Authorities are advising travelers to check weather and road conditions before planning trips to the region and to follow all official advisories.
