Hunza situation worsens, boat service suspended

Storm, rains and a melting glacier further raised the water level of Atta Abad lake in Hunza, while many pylons have been pulled up suspending the power to the area. All commercial activities are also shut. Several nearby areas including Gulmit and Shishkat were submerged by the overflowing of lake water, while 36 villages are still in danger of being flooded. Thousands of people have been forced to move out of their villages and 300 more families were given a deadline to evacuate by the end of the day. To add to the chaos, the areas boat service was suspended and replaced by a helicopter service which can be used only if an emergency arises.