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Gilgit-Baltistan Hit by Cloudburst Floods, Snowfall
6 Sep
Summary
- Floods blocked Karakoram Highway, damaging homes and farms.
- Babusar Top received its first seasonal snowfall amid changing weather.
- Experts warn of climate change impacts on the fragile region.
Cloudburst-induced floods have caused significant damage across Gilgit-Baltistan, blocking critical transport routes like the Karakoram Highway and other local roads. The Ghizer district experienced severe disruption, with homes, crops, and essential infrastructure like electricity transmission lines damaged. Naubahar village was particularly affected, with its Jamaat Khana sustaining damage and agricultural lands destroyed.
The region is also experiencing unusual weather shifts, with Babusar Top receiving its first snowfall of the season. This comes as residents report unprecedented rainfall and thunderstorms. Experts are increasingly concerned about changing weather patterns, including more frequent floods, rapid glacier melt, and landslides, attributing these phenomena to climate change.
These climatic changes pose a growing threat to the region's fragile ecosystem and its inhabitants, who live amidst numerous glaciers and mountains. The community expresses growing panic and vulnerability due to these escalating climate-related disasters, a stark contrast to traditional weather expectations for mid-August.
