Torrential rains disrupt travel across GB as floods wash away roads, bridges

Dawn· 15h ago· 3 min read

Torrential rains in Gilgit-Baltistan caused widespread travel disruptions in the mountainous region as flash floods and landslides washed away roads and bridges, leaving thousands, including tourists, stranded. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast rain and warned of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in GB until July 26. Floods blocked the Karakoram Highway (KKH), Babusar Road, Baltistan Road, Naltar Highway, Ghizer-Shandur Road, Astore Valley Road and other routes connecting various remote areas, leaving thousands, including tourists, stranded at multiple locations. The GB Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA) said the KKH was blocked at multiple sections from Dassu to Hunza and Nagar districts.

Picture taken on July 23, 2026 shows a tractor stranded after landslides and floods were caused by torrential rainfall in Gilgit-Baltistan. —Photo via author Continuous flooding at multiple locations caused difficulties for relief and rehabilitation activities

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