Avalanche kills 10 in Astore, Pakistan
Astore, The Gulf Observer: At least 10 people were killed and 25 others were injured on Saturday in an avalanche on Shunter Top in Astore district of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), local media reported.
According to reports, a control room has been set up in the district to facilitate rescue operations and recover people from under the debris. Officials said that those affected in the incident were nomads.
Chief Minister G-B Khalid Khurshid expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives and directed the authorities “to provide all possible help to the affected people”.
