After being trapped for four days due to heavy floods, five members of a family in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Ghizer district were successfully rescued by emergency teams on Monday. The family was stranded across a flooded river in Gopus Khatam village after lightning destroyed the connecting road during intense rainfall on July 31. Since June, Pakistan has […]
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PM Shehbaz visits Gilgit to assess flood damage
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is visiting Gilgit Baltistan today to assess the impact of recent heavy rains and floods in the region. His visit aims to understand the damages and help affected communities recover quickly. The prime minister plans to spend the entire day in Gilgit to oversee relief efforts. During his visit, PM Shehbaz […]
Many missing as floods ravage Gilgit-Baltistan districts
Search and rescue teams in Gilgit-Baltistan have recovered several vehicles swept away by recent floods, but there is still no trace of the missing people. According to the GB government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq, operations are ongoing along the Babusar Highway, but the fate of many missing tourists remains unknown. The floods struck earlier this […]
PM to visit Gilgit-Baltistan, launches flood relief measures
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a relief package for the flood-affected region of Gilgit-Baltistan, following recent monsoon rains and glacier bursts that have caused significant human and material losses. The announcement came during a review meeting chaired by the Prime Minister to assess the impact of monsoon-related damage in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Federal […]
Glacier burst kills one in GB’s Bagrot valley
A glacier burst in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Bagrot Valley killed a 10-year-old boy and injured his father on Friday. According to GB government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq, the two were buried under glacier debris while walking through Barchi village. The father was rescued alive after several hours, but the son did not survive. The pair were traveling on […]
Flash floods devastate G-B: tourists among 10 dead, dozens missing
Gilgit-Baltistan has declared a state of emergency in 37 areas after devastating flash floods claimed at least 10 lives, mostly tourists, and left over a dozen people missing. The torrential rains triggered massive landslides and swept away homes, roads, and vehicles, causing an estimated Rs20 billion in damages. The worst-hit districts include Diamer, Gilgit, Ghizer, […]
Flood devastation in GB: 37 villages declared disaster zones
The government of Gilgit-Baltistan has declared 37 villages across eight districts as calamity-hit due to recent flood destruction. The notification, issued Thursday by the Home Department, outlines the severe human and infrastructure losses in these areas. Affected districts include Gilgit (9 villages), Diamer (12), Ghizer (5), Skardu (4), Ghanche (2), Shigar (3), and one village […]
Flood, landslide threat looms over Gilgit-Baltistan region
The Gilgit-Baltistan government has issued a serious alert due to the risk of glacial lake outbursts, landslides, and flooding following forecasts of heavy rainfall in the coming days. According to government spokesperson Faizullah Firaq, the Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of intense weather that may trigger multiple natural disasters across the mountainous region. Due to […]
GB govt vows relief, search on or missing tourists
The Gilgit-Baltistan government has promised to compensate families affected by the recent flash floods that damaged homes, roads, and other infrastructure across the region. Officials also confirmed that rehabilitation work has already begun in multiple areas. The search for missing tourists, including a family of six, remains a top priority for authorities. The floods, triggered […]
Gilgit-Baltistan seeks Rs7B after flood devastation
Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan has urgently appealed to the federal government for Rs7 billion in emergency aid. He said the region is struggling to respond to climate-induced disasters that have already caused over Rs20 billion in damages. At a press conference in Gilgit, the chief minister stressed that the provincial government lacks […]