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 […]
Gilgit Baltistan
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 […]
PM approves 100 MW solar plant for Gilgit-Baltistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has fulfilled his commitment by securing approval for a 100 MW solar photovoltaic power plant in Gilgit-Baltistan. The National Economic Council (NEC) granted approval just two days after the PM’s announcement during his recent visit to the region. Following this, work on the project will officially begin, marking a key step […]
Glacier melt cuts Karakoram highway, boat capsizes Skardu
Melting glaciers have caused rivers in Gilgit-Baltistan to swell, leading to serious damage in the region. In Hunza’s Morkhun area, strong river currents eroded the riverbank and swept away a part of the Karakoram Highway. This has cut off the important road link between Pakistan and China, disrupting cross-border traffic. In Skardu, the rising water […]
Gilgit-Chitral road underwater for 5 days after floods
The Gilgit-Chitral road in Gilgit-Baltistan remains closed five days after severe flooding submerged a 2,000-foot section. Heavy rains and glacial floods triggered a river diversion that washed away part of the road at Gopis Khatam in Ghizer district. Officials said this has cut off land connectivity between Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, affecting travel and transport in […]