Indian-controlled Kashmir, Leh flood death toll rose to 166
Xinhua Mumbai on August 10 (Xinhua Nie Yun) Indian cable television network broadcast the evening of 10 reported that the Indian-controlled Kashmir Leh 10 rescue workers continued searching for survivors in the disaster area. 10 evening, Leh flood death toll rose to 166 people, including 23 foreigners.
reported that rescue workers on that day in Leh to expand the search range of the flood affected areas, including in Leh and 12 adjacent villages of mud and rubble in search of some 400 missing persons, of whom 28 were soldiers. In addition, the Indian Army has also deployed a helicopter to transport the wounded.
According to Indo Asian News Service reported the evening of 10, who died in 166, only five were foreigners. In addition, about 200 people missing and more than 150 stranded tourists have been transferred to a safe place.
midnight on the 5th of this month, Indian-controlled Kashmir Leh suddenly storms. 6 am, heavy rain triggered floods and mudslides, Leh many buildings were damaged.
Leh in Indian-controlled Kashmir, the Northeast region, more than 3500 meters above sea level, including the main city and surrounding villages, a population of about 110,000. Leh natural beauty, attracts many tourist.
