GILGIT: Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall have caused extensive damage across Diamer district, with disaster officials confirming flooding at six locations early Monday.
The floods damaged houses, the Karakoram Highway (KKH), link roads, crops, agricultural land, and public and private property. Flooding was reported in Khanbari, Niyat, Thore, Gaspayan, Gasbala, Bunar and surrounding areas.
In Thore Valley’s Thunraka area, flood debris entered several homes, while standing crops, agricultural land and fruit trees sustained heavy damage. The valley’s main road was washed away at multiple points, completely suspending traffic.
Power transmission lines were also damaged, cutting electricity to Thore Valley and nearby areas. In Chilas’ Niyat area, floodwaters damaged link roads, disrupting transportation for local communities.
In Khanbari, a severe flash flood swept away two houses along with their contents, as well as several livestock. A private company working on the Diamer-Bhasha Dam project reported major losses after floodwaters swept away 13 dumpers, an excavator, a crushing plant and two water tankers, halting construction activities.
Landslides and debris blocked the KKH at Bonar Das, stranding domestic and foreign travellers for several hours. While the highway was later reopened, link roads to remote areas remained blocked, and power supply had not been restored in several affected localities.
Affected residents have called for immediate relief operations, restoration of roads and electricity, and financial assistance for impacted families.
Officials noted that Gilgit-Baltistan is witnessing a sharp rise in climate-linked disasters, including cloudbursts, flash floods, landslides and glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), driven by rising temperatures and accelerated glacier melt.
The region, home to roughly 8,400 glaciers and over 4,000 glacial lakes, faces mounting long-term water security risks. Authorities say emergency response arrangements remain in place.
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