Imran Ahmed Hunzai

Latest Google Earth Image of Landslide affected region in Hunza

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Some days back, Hunza was rocked by one of the worst landslides ever.  A small village of Attabad (Sarat) was hit by the landslide which took about 20 19 lives and made 7000 people homeless. The debris fell into the Hunza river due to which a lake is developed that is threatening the villages nearby. I have just discovered a latest Google earth image of the affected region on the web that’re worth sharing.

The affected areas of Attabad landsliding
Attabad Hunza, before the landsliding
Attabad Hunza before the landslide
Latest Google Earth image shows the destruction is worst

Photo credits: daveslandslideblog.blogspot.com & pamirtimes.net

Other related links about landslide in Hunza:

http://www.hunzatimes.com/archives/4026

http://www.youtube.com/hunzaonline

http://pamirtimes.net/2010/01/09/pictory-relief-work-in-progress-at-attabad-hunza/

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6 responses to “Latest Google Earth Image of Landslide affected region in Hunza”

  1. Iftikhar Avatar
    Iftikhar

    Dear Imran

    Keep it up, but the figures mentioned is not correct. So please correct the IDPs fig.

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  2. shaamhunzai Avatar
    shaamhunzai

    According to initial disaster assessment report, four villages — Attabad Payeen, Attabad Bala, Sarat and Ayeenabad — were directly affected by the massive landslide in Hunza where thirteen people, including women and children, have been reported dead, while nine are injured and six are still missing.

    The initial report has been compiled by Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) which is a crisis response and disaster risk management agency established in Europe, North America and South and Central Asia. It helps vulnerable communities build resilience to natural and man-made disasters and compliments the provision of humanitarian relief principally in the developing world. FOCUS is an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network, a group of institutions working to improve opportunities and living conditions, for people of all faiths and origins, in specific regions of the developing world.

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  3. NUR Avatar
    NUR

    Neat woRk imran………Keep it Up….

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  4. TSwain Avatar
    TSwain

    Hey, I read a lot of blogs on a daily basis and for the most part, people lack substance but, I just wanted to make a quick comment to say GREAT blog!…..I”ll be checking in on a regularly now….Keep up the good work! 🙂

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    BicsCodswoold

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    Thumbs up, and keep it going!

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    Abdullah Arshad Pal

    MR. HUNZAI THANKS FOR THIS WONDERFUL PEICE OF INFORMATION. MASHALLAH. MAY ALLAH SUCCEED U IN ALL YOUR ENDEAVOURS. AMEEN

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