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GB shepherd hailed as hero for warning that saved 200 lives in glacier burst
A local shepherd in Gilgit Baltistan’s (GB) Ghizer district has been honoured for saving hundreds of lives after he raised the alarm when a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) threatened to devastate his village.
The natural phenomenon triggered huge flooding and widespread destruction, creating an artificial lake, officials said on Friday.
The GB government spokesperson, Faizullah Firaq, confirmed that the glacier burst at Tali Das in the Gupis area of Ghizer triggered flooding and destruction.
Shepherd Wasiat Khan was out in the mountains when he noticed something was wrong. From where he stood, he could see a glacier breaking apart and knew the village below was in grave danger.
What he did next saved hundreds of lives.
He pulled out his phone and began calling his people in Tali Das, warning them to leave their homes before it was too late.
Responding to the life-saving alert, men, women, the elderly, and children rushed out in the dark, carrying whatever they could as they made their way to higher ground.
By the end of the night, nearly 100 houses stood deserted, and around 200 lives were safe and sound.
When the massive flood finally came down, the homes were damaged, many beyond repair.
Recognising his quick thinking, the GB police later announced a reward of Rs10,000 for Khan. He was also given a certificate of appreciation for his presence of mind and courage.
Spokesman Firaq later confirmed that several villages were inundated by the flood, leading to heavy financial losses and added that no lives were lost, but warned that the blocked river posed further risks of damage.
For the people of Tali Das, the night could have ended in tragedy. Instead, because of one man’s vigilance, an entire community was saved.
Officials said that because of the GLOF, multiple villages were submerged, causing huge structural and material losses. However, no loss of human life has been reported yet.
According to the district administration, landslides have completely blocked the Gilgit–Shandur Road. Landslides occurred from two directions in the Tali Das stream, cutting off the Raushan village.
Ghizer’s additional deputy commissioner reported that a landslide in Raushan, Tali Das, had completely blocked the flow of the Ghizer River since 3am, with more communities being affected by the floodwater.
However, timely warnings to residents ensured that no lives were lost.
In a statement, rescue in-charge Raja Ajmal said as many as 200 affected people had been shifted to Sumal and Yangal areas.
He said the rescue operation was underway to pull out six people from the Rawshan drain.
The rescue official said water has started flowing after six six-hour-long blockages of the Ghizer River, reducing the flooding risk for low-lying areas.
GB Home Minister Shams Lone said that although the flood had caused devastation in Ghizer once again, no loss of life had been reported so far. He added that reports had emerged of some people being stranded, for which helicopters had been requested.
A Force Command Northern Areas commander has already dispatched a helicopter on an emergency basis for rescue efforts.
Meanwhile, the government spokesperson said that over 50 people have been rescued so far. He said the glacier outburst has blocked the river flow in the region, causing water to back up and form a large lake, putting nearby settlements at risk of submergence.
Kourtney Kardashian recently celebrated a personal milestone in a fun and relaxed way.
The 46-year-old reality star shared on her Instagram Stories that she has been sober for three years now.
Kourtney revealed the news while joining her sister Khloe Kardashian to launch the latest flavour of Khloud popcorn.
“@Khloudfoods @KhloeKardashian def told them I haven’t drank alcohol in 3 years. Fancy Friday,” she wrote.
In the video, the mother of four enjoyed a mocktail which was apparently made with non-alcoholic gin and was styled with popcorn pieces.
However, she reached for a sample of the new snack while praising it with an enthusiastic “Love it!”
The Kardashians star’s choice to quit alcohol comes as she focuses on her health, her kids and being more present in life.
Her husband Travis Barker has been sober for over 17 years now after a serious plane crash in 2008.
She has also been making other changes in her lifestyle as well as she has gone four years without Botox, saying that it helps her keep her “third eye open.”
Moreover, Kourtney’s latest lifestyle choices reflect her commitment to her wellness.
Paul Hardcastle is heartbroken after the death of his son Paul Jr in a motorcycle accident.
The 68-year-old musician, who is best known for his 1985 hit 19, revealed that he talked to his 35-year-old son just minutes before the crash.
Paul shared in an emotional Instagram video, “He went like, ‘I’ll get back to you in five minutes.’ He didn’t get back to me in five minutes.”
The Soft Rain singnger described the moment as “police came to his home to deliver the tragic news,” saying that the officers were kind but hearing that his son has died was very overwhelming.
He also warned others about risky decisions, saying that some choices can change your life in instantly.
Paul Jr followed his father’s footsteps, playing the saxophone and DJing.
Paul first shared the news on Instagram with a childhood photo of his son, writing, “Just to let you know that my super talented son Paul Hardcastle Jnr was in a fatal motorcycle accident earlier and has sadly died. RIP son love Dad.”
Paul Hardcastle, however, called his son “lovely” and said losing him was heartbreaking.
Priscilla Presley has shared her memories of life with Elvis Presley, talking about the happy moments and the struggles they faced together.
The King of Rock and Roll died in 1977 at the age of 42 but Priscilla still believes tht he would still be performing if he were alive today.
She told HELLO! Magazine, “I think he’d be doing the same thing in life – singing and touring. He loved it.”
The star’s new memoir talks about the life they shared, a process that she said was not easy at all.
It took her over 11 months to finish, and she recalled both the wonderful and difficult times.
“You remember a lot of things, and it was a good thing, to be honest. A lot of remembering wonderful times and difficult times and you’re reliving your life,” she explained.
Priscilla and Elvis were married from 1967 to 1973 but stayed close after their divorce.
However, the Dallas actress made sure that their daughter Lisa Marie Presley spent a lot of time with him at Graceland and she was used to take her to see his shows.
Even after everything, she said they cared for each other, “We still cared for each other, he was fun to be with.”
For the unversed, the memoir, Softly, As I Leave You Life After Elvis, gave fans a personal and emotional look at their lives.
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