At least seven people, including a Frontier Constabulary (FC), were dead by an avalanche in northern Pakistan’s Chitral district, with several residents still trapped in collapsed houses.
The avalanche struck the village of Sher Shal in Garam Chashma Tehsil, completely destroying more than twenty houses.
So far seven bodies and two injured have been recovered from the rubble, ISPR said.
Efforts are underway to rescue people trapped in Sher Shal and Garam Chashma. FC personnel are assisting civil administration in the rescue efforts, ISPR said.
Some soldiers were rescued early Sunday morning from areas affected by heavy snow, ISPR said, adding that the Army helicopter will start rescue efforts once the weather improves.
The ISPR statement added that the Army Chief has also instructed Pakistan Army to assist NDMA, PDMA and civil administration in the rescue work.
