The water level in a lake, formed by a massive landslide blocked water flow of the River Baltoro, causing the level to reach nearly. 140 feet. This resulted in the submerging of large areas and sparking fear among the residents.
Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan has directed local administration to install a warning system in the area.
The commissioner and deputy commissioner reached Shagr, a sub-division of Skardu, where a 300 x 800 mountain landslide fell down in the river in the suburbs of Hoto the night between Tuesday and Wednesday.
The water also flooded agricultural lands and uprooted hundreds of trees.
Villagers called on the government to take measures to evacuate them from the affected areas.
Skardu lake water level reaches 140 feet
