SKARDU: In Skardu, floods caused by torrential rains have inundated several areas.
The flash-flood damaged 50 houses and rendered hundreds of people homeless besides destroying standing crops and trees.
The road of Sadpara is blocked due to heavy flood and land-sliding.
According to Skardu administration, full scale rescue and relief operations have been launched in the flood-hit areas. The gate of Sadpara Dam has also been opened to release flood water.
The local administration has declared emergency in the affected areas.
