The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning for rain, snow, and thunderstorms in northern Pakistan. The alert covers March 14 to 16, highlighting potential glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) and landslides in mountainous regions. Authorities urged locals and tourists to remain cautious in vulnerable areas. The NDMA said precipitation is expected in […]
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Massive landslides cut off Gilgit-Baltistan road, hundreds stranded
Heavy rainfall and landslides have cut off road access to Gilgit-Baltistan, disrupting travel along the crucial Karakoram Highway and isolating the region from other parts of Pakistan. Officials reported multiple sections of the highway in Upper Kohistan remain blocked, halting both passenger and cargo traffic. Authorities confirmed that hundreds of travelers and cargo vehicles are […]
Freezing temperatures warn Pakistan residents
Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a severe cold wave alert for northern regions and northern Balochistan. The advisory warns of intensified cold conditions, dense fog, and associated health and travel risks. Citizens are urged to take precautions as temperatures are expected to drop sharply. Severe cold is forecast to continue in Gilgit-Baltistan, […]