Tag #Gilgit-Baltistan

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Shepherd's Warning Averts Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in Gilgit-Baltistan

On August 21, 2025, a shepherd in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, named Wasit Khan, averted a major disaster by warning his community of an impending glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), saving dozens of lives and preventing widespread destruction, even though around 80% of homes in Tali Das village were...

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Pakistan Floods Kill 21, Raising Monsoon Death Toll to 242

Flash floods and landslides in Pakistan have killed at least 21 people in 24 hours, raising the monsoon death toll to 242; heavy rains caused house collapses and stranded over 200 tourists in Gilgit-Baltistan, with some still missing.

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Gilgit-Baltistan Floods: 25 Dead, 25 Billion Rupees in Damages

At least 25 people died and 25 billion Pakistani rupees in damages resulted from at least 20 glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in Gilgit-Baltistan during the recent monsoon season, impacting tourism and infrastructure.

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Pakistan Bans Hotel Construction Near Lakes to Combat Overtourism

Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region, known for its natural beauty and attracting nearly a million tourists yearly, has imposed a five-year ban on new hotel construction around three lakes in the Hunza Valley to combat overtourism and protect its environment, following incidents of illegal sewage dump...

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