Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- The sudden cloudburst in Neelum Valley, Azad Kashmir, caused heavy flooding and widespread destruction. Floodwaters washed away three bridges and two guesthouses in Jagraan. Several kilometers of roads were also destroyed. Over 500 tourists got trapped at Ratti Gali Base Camp. The Pakistan Army, police, and rescue teams launched swift operations to evacuate the stranded tourists.

Meanwhile, heavy rains caused floods in Gilgit Baltistan's Naltar Valley. A major part of the Naltar Expressway collapsed under the floodwaters. This broke land connectivity and trapped many tourists in the area. Authorities shut down three hydroelectric power plants to prevent damage. The shutdown caused electricity outages in Gilgit city, ...