The Babusar Highway was partially reopened on Monday as the search for missing people in Gilgit-Baltistan continued following heavy rains last week, which caused flash floods. Climate change’s devastating effects have become more visible in Great Britain, where unprecedented heatwaves, erratic weather patterns, and glacial melting have caused cloudbursts and intense floods. Floods swept across the United Kingdom on July 21, causing landslides, stranding many people, and causing damage to over 500 homes, roads, and infrastructure. At least ten people died, and four were injured as a result. In a statement issued today, GB government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq said: “The Babusar-Naran Highway has been reopened for one-way traffic.”
He stated that heavy machinery was used to reopen it, while work on complete restoration was ongoing. He also advised passengers to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel. Faraq continued, “Several families, including five members of a TV anchor’s family, have contacted the government about the missing people and requested assistance in the search.” The wallet of TV anchor Shabana Liaquat was discovered among the flood debris, along with her and her child’s student cards, he added. “The provincial government has enlisted the help of Pakistan Army sniffer dogs to search for those buried beneath the rubble,” the spokesperson stated. Separately, the National Highway Authority (NHA) initiated swift road restoration operations in northern areas following orders from Minister of Communications AbdulAleem Khan.
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