Poonch, July 19: Ten people have died after flash floods struck Lower Murrah area of Bufliaz in Surankote tehsil of Poonch district, officials said on Sunday.
BMO Surankote Dr. Mohd Yousaf Choudhary told GNS that so far six bodies have been recovered while others are still missing. Search and rescue operations are underway at the site.
The deceased include Noor Safia wife of Mohd Latief, aged 59; Sajad Ahmed son of Mohd Latief, aged 16; Haqnawaz Ahmed son of Mohd Latief, aged 10; Shahnawaz Ahmed son of Mohd Latief, aged 10; Khalda Kouser wife of Yasar Iqbal, aged 25; Sofian son of Yasar Iqbal, aged 2; Bano Bi wife of Mohd Hussain, aged 60; and Mohd Akram son of Mohd Liaqat, aged 7.
Officials said electric poles were uprooted and mobile network services were disrupted in several flood-affected areas of Poonch district.
Police, Civil Administration and locals are on the spot.
Authorities added that Mughal Road and the Rajouri-Poonch highway remain open for traffic movement. (GNS)
