20th day of Gayari rescue

RAWALPINDI: The search and rescue operation for 139 soldiers and civilians buried underneath an avalanche on April 6 has entered its 20th day on Thursday, Geo News reported.

According to an ISPR press release, the search and rescue operation is being carried out round the clock however equipment is suffering breakdowns due to extreme weather conditions.

The press release added that ground penetrating Radar Team took readings at 24 different points and identified four of them for further probe.

Meanwhile the Army Survey Group of Engineers team has completed the topographic survey of the avalanche including water channel.