Gilgit-Baltistan is facing a dual challenge as a long-standing boundary dispute between Ghizer and Diamer communities has resurfaced during devastating floods that continue to damage lives and property. Officials confirmed that tensions in the Singal Nallah area escalated on Monday when armed men were seen near the disputed land, a day after floods struck both […]
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Glacial flood hits Gilgit, dozens rescued
Several villages in Gilgit’s Ghizer district were submerged due to a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), said Gilgit-Baltistan Government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq. The flood caused significant financial losses but, fortunately, no casualties. The glacier burst occurred in the Talidas area of Gupis, Ghizer, and while the river flow has stopped advancing, risks of further damage […]
UK provides £1.33 million aid to support Pakistan flood victims
The United Kingdom has pledged £1.33 million in humanitarian aid to assist Pakistan’s relief efforts amid devastating monsoon floods that have affected hundreds of thousands across the country. The funding will help more than 223,000 people in seven districts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Gilgit Baltistan (GB), providing emergency food, water, medical support, and […]
Glacier burst in Ghizer creates artificial lake, villages at risk
A glacier burst in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Ghizer district triggered flooding and widespread destruction, blocking the Ghizer River and creating an artificial lake, officials confirmed on Friday. Fortunately, no loss of life has been reported so far. Authorities said that multiple villages were inundated, causing heavy financial losses and forcing residents to evacuate vulnerable areas. The district […]
Floods devastate Gilgit Baltistan, rescue efforts ongoing
In Gilgit Baltistan’s Kharamang district, rescue teams recovered the body of a young girl swept away by flash floods, while the search for her missing mother continues. The tragic incident occurred when both were working in the fields during a sudden flood. One person was also injured, and the flood damaged crops and trees in […]
Cloudburst triggers floods in Azad Kashmir, Gilgit
The sudden cloudburst in Neelum Valley, Azad Kashmir, caused heavy flooding and widespread destruction. Floodwaters washed away three bridges and two guesthouses in Jagraan. Several kilometers of roads were also destroyed. Over 500 tourists got trapped at Ratti Gali Base Camp. The Pakistan Army, police, and rescue teams launched swift operations to evacuate the stranded […]
Glacier melt in Gilgit-Baltistan raises severe flood risk
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Meteorological Department has issued a serious warning over the rapid melting of glaciers in Gilgit-Baltistan, citing an increased risk of dangerous flooding in the re gion. According to officials, temperatures in GB are currently 7 to 9°C higher than normal, a sharp rise that is accelerating glacial melt. This unusual heat is increasing […]
Hunza floods strike again, roads blocked
The Hunza River flooded suddenly in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, hitting Gulmit Gojal stream hard. This caused panic and chaos as floodwaters rushed through the area. More than 50 workers on a water channel barely escaped with their lives. The flood also brought large rocks that blocked parts of the Karakoram Highway. Because of the blockage, […]
Eight volunteers killed in Gilgit landslide during repair work
At least eight volunteers lost their lives and several others remain trapped after a landslide struck a flood-damaged water channel in Gilgit’s Danyor Nullah. The incident occurred while workers were repairing the channel, police confirmed on Monday. The volunteers were restoring the damaged waterway when a sudden mass of earth collapsed, burying them under debris. […]
Twelve GB power officials punished over major corruption
The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) government has issued a notification awarding punishments to twelve officials after confirming corruption and irregularities in major electricity projects, following a detailed investigation and disciplinary proceedings. According to Dawn News, the Inspection Commission completed its inquiry and disciplinary process before forwarding the file to the GB Chief Minister for final approval. After […]