Neelum Valley Avalanche: 59 people dead and many injured

Azad Kashmir: Neelum Valley is hit by snowstorm and avalanche killing at least 59 people and injuring many.

Over fifteen villages of Nellum valley of Azad Kashmir have been affected by the snowstorm and avalanche.

It is reported ten people are missing in the avalanche.

Prime Minister Azad Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider said in a statement 61 people were killed and many went missing in Azad Kashmir.

As per details received the PM Raja Farooq Haider said:

Fifty-nine people were killed in Neelum Valley
One person, each killed in Kotli, Rawalkot and Sandhuti
Fifty-six houses are completely destroyed

Rescue Work

Rescue work is underway. The Azad Kashmir administration is working in collaboration with the Pakistan Army.
Helicopters are being used to locate the missing persons.
Tents and basic amenities have been dispatched for the affectees.

Neelum Valley Avalanche – Search for missing people

Despite heavy snow and frost Pakistan Army is busy with rescue work and at the same time facing the enemy.

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More then 58 people dead in #NeelumValley in last two days due to heavy snowfall and glaciers
More death casualties expected.
Rescue operation is continue pic.twitter.com/ygBh5gQGDE
— Usman Tariq Chughtai (@UsmanTariqUSK) January 14, 2020

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The recent wave of chilly weather has claimed 27 deaths in different parts of Pakistan. Fourteen people have died in Balochistan and many key routes and air links were suspended.

Saddened to hear about the #NeelumValley incident. My thoughts and prayers are with the affected families. Local bodies must help the people who are suffering & provide them the basics like shelter, warm clothes & food.
— Dr. Adnan Bacha (@DrCommunity412) January 14, 2020

May Allah help those wo suffer due to heavy rain and snowfalls. My heartiest condolences to all suffered in this new wave of rain and snow fall. #NeelumValley
— Naa Maloom (@AfridiFahad459) January 14, 2020

Relief Disaster Management & Civil Defence

Relief Disaster Management & Civil Defence, State Disaster Management Authority GoAJK, Muzaffarabad has issued its response measures. It states immediate response be carries out with the coordination of Administration/DDMA’s, 12 Division Murree, and other relevant departments.

The rescue and search operation is going on with help of Rescue 1122, Pakistan Army and local people.

NHA, C&W for debris and road clearance.

Relief items dispatched to the affectees.

State emergency desk established

Detail of Loss and Damage

Muzaffarabad – 7 houses partially damaged
Neelum – 59 dead, 53 injured, 52 houses fully damaged, 80 houses partially damaged, 17 shops damaged, 1 mosque completely damaged, 7 vehicles LTV destroyed, 3 motorcycles destroyed
Jehlum Valley – 3 houses fully damaged
Rawalakot – 1 person dead, 1 house fully damaged
Sudhnoti – 1 person dead, 1 house fully damaged
Kotli – 1 person dead, 1 house fully damaged