Rising water levels in the Hushe River have completely cut off the land connection to Hushe, creating a serious situation for residents as above-normal temperatures continue accelerating glacier melt across Gilgit-Baltistan. Authorities have alerted relevant departments to remain prepared as the growing flood risk threatens communities and infrastructure throughout the region. The unusually strong river […]
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NDMA warns of road blockages from landslides in northern areas
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a landslide alert for northern Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), warning of heightened risks from June 2 to June 6. The advisory comes amid persistent rainfall and accelerating glacier melt, which officials say could trigger dangerous travel disruptions in mountainous areas. According to the National […]
ADB invests $250M to combat glacier loss and protect livelihoods
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $250 million for a new initiative called “Glaciers to Farms”. The project is part of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and aims to strengthen water and agriculture systems in Central Asia and Pakistan. It will support communities that depend on glaciers for water, energy, and farming. Over the […]
Glacier melt submerges village in Gilgit-Baltistan
GHIZER: An artificial lake has emerged on Thursday in Ishkoman valley of Ghizer district, of Gilgit-Baltistan, after a small glacier melted into Barsuwat Nullah. The Ishkoman valley is situated near Pakistan-Afghanistan border and lies at a distance of 60km from Gahkuch, the district headquarters of Ghizer district. The newly emerged lake blocked the flow of Immit River and more than […]