Gilgit - Baltistan
Gilgit - Baltistan
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods Ghizer District, Creates Artificial Lake
A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in the Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan caused widespread flooding and destruction, creating an artificial…
Monsoon Floods and Landslides Kill 10 in Gilgit-Baltistan and AJK
On August 14, 2025, heavy monsoon rains triggered flash floods and landslides in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK),…
Hunza River Floods Block Karakoram Highway, Strand Travelers in Gilgit-Baltistan
On August 12, 2025, severe flooding from the Hunza River caused widespread destruction in Gulmit, Gojal, and blocked the Karakoram…
Hunza River Floods Cause Severe Damage in Gilgit-Baltistan
On August 12, 2025, Gilgit-Baltistan experienced severe flooding and landslides due to an outburst from the Shispar Glacial Lake. The…
Landslide in Gilgit Kills Eight Volunteers, Rescue Efforts Continue
A devastating landslide in Gilgit, Pakistan, resulted in the tragic loss of eight local volunteers who were working to restore…
ECNEC Approves Rs24.957B Solar Project for Gilgit-Baltistan
On August 10, 2025, the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved a solar photovoltaic power project worth…
Gilgit-Baltistan Declares Emergency in 37 Flood-Hit Areas
On July 31, 2025, the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) government declared a state of emergency in 37 flood-affected areas following devastating flash…
Cloudburst Floods Devastate Ghizer and Hunza in Gilgit-Baltistan
Cloudburst-induced floods struck Ghizer and Hunza districts in Gilgit-Baltistan, causing extensive damage, according to the Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA).…
German Olympian Laura Dahlmeier Injured During Laila Peak Climb in Pakistan
German Olympic and world champion biathlete Laura Dahlmeier sustained serious injuries after a rockfall struck her on Laila Peak (6,094…