Cloudburst-induced floods disrupt life in Gilgit-Baltistan's Ghizer, Hunza
Karakoram Highway being cleared in Murtazaabad, Hunza.—Photo by the writer • Floods damage homes, farmland and orchards; roads blocked • Babusar Top gets season’s first snowfall as experts warn of changing weather patterns GILGIT: Cloudburst-induced floods blocked the Karakoram Highway (KKH) and other roads, damaged farmland and properties and disrupted electricity supply in Ghizer district on…
In Gilgit-Baltistan's Ghizer and Hunza districts, cloudburst-induced floods severely disrupted life and infrastructure. The Karakoram Highway (KKH) and numerous roads were blocked, causing widespread damage to homes, farmland, and orchards. Floodwaters inundated Naubahar village, destroying Gushgush Jamaat Khana and agricultural land, leaving residents stranded and demanding emergency assistance.
The floods also triggered landslides, further complicating the situation by blocking parts of the KKH. Power supply was disrupted as well, adding to the challenges faced by local communities. Experts warn that changing weather patterns contribute to the increased frequency of such events, with the region experiencing 120 floods from cloudbursts and melting glaciers between June and August.
As temperatures dropped in mid-August, Babusar Top witnessed its first snowfall of the season. However, residents expressed their astonishment at the intensity of the recent downpour, which has become increasingly severe over the years. Villagers emphasize the vulnerability of Gilgit-Baltistan to climate change, acknowledging the growing risks of flash floods, landslides, and glacial lake outburst floods.
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