Saturday, June 26, 2010 – By Our correspondent
CHITRAL: The death toll from Thursday’s flash floods rose to 13 as three more bodies were recovered from various areas of Ochusht Gol area Friday.
The late-night flood caught people suddenly and destroyed several houses, a mosque and fruit orchards. Bodies of 13 people including five women were recovered after hectic efforts while three people were still missing, a police official said.
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The residents said household belongings worth millions of rupees and cereals including wheat and cattle head along with three cars were also washed away.The Health Department set up a medical camp in the affected area and started treating the injured. The Aga Khan Health Services Programme had also provided a mobile dispensary to the area.
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