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Floods in Gilgit-Baltistan Disrupt Travel, Damage Infrastructure
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2026-07-23 19:53   Environment   10

Floods in Gilgit-Baltistan Disrupt Travel, Damage Infrastructure

Torrential rains in Gilgit-Baltistan have caused widespread travel disruptions, with flash floods and landslides washing away roads and bridges, leaving thousands stranded.The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) until July 26.Key routes like the Karakoram Highway (KKH) and Babusar Road are blocked, isolating remote areas and hampering relief efforts.In Skardu, three communication bridges, including the Malan Bridge, were destroyed.Floods have damaged roads, farmlands, and infrastructure in Kharmang, Ghanche, and Shigar districts.Electricity and water supplies are disrupted in Astore, Tangir, and Thore, with villages cut off from each other.Dozens of families in Losala and Thore Valley are homeless.The GB Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA) is coordinating relief, providing tents, rations, and medical aid.Chief Minister Amjad Hussain directed authorities to expedite repairs and ensure continuous supply of essentials.The government is also focusing on monitoring glaciers to mitigate future risks, emphasizing climate change impacts on the region.

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