Rising river levels wash away section of Karakoram Highway in Gilgit-Baltistan
Islamabad:Rising water levels in rivers across Gilgit-Baltistan have led to increased river erosion and disruptions in multiple areas, officials confirmed.In Hunza’s Morkhoon area, a section of the Karakoram Highway was washed away due to river erosion, resulting in the road being closed for traffic.According to government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq, Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan has directed immediate […]
Nine dead, 500 homes destroyed in Gilgit-Baltistan flash floods
GILGIT : The government of Gilgit-Baltistan has confirmed that recent flash floods in the region have claimed at least nine lives, including two women and two children, while 10 to 12 individuals remain missing amid ongoing rescue efforts.GB government spokesperson Faizullah Firaq said the devastating floods have wreaked havoc across multiple districts, particularly Diamer, which […]