ISLAMABAD – ISPR has released damage assessment of the earthquake based onaerial and initial physical survey.
According to the assessment, twenty two people, including an army soldier,lost lives in tremors while 160 people were injured as per civiladministration.
The ISPR said three communication bridges near Jatlan have been damagedwhereas Jatlan-Mangla Road was damaged at multiple locations, rendering itunusable.
In addition, medium to minor damages to weak structures in Mirpur, Jatlanand Jarikas have been reported while Mangla Dam is quite safe.
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The ISPR said Army teams are busy in rescue and relief efforts incoordination with other stakeholders whereas army engineering teams arerepairing Jatlan-Mangla Road and bridges at Jatlan.
Doctors and paramedics are providing necessary medical care and CMH Manglaand Jhelum have been made available for all casualties.
