National Disaster Management Authority has issued a nationwide weather alert warning of strong winds, thunderstorms and hail expected across multiple regions within the next 12 to 24 hours. Authorities have urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and remain cautious, especially in mountainous and vulnerable areas where weather conditions may turn severe. According to the advisory, […]
glacial floods
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 […]