GILGIT: Climate change-induced disasters continued to batter Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) as flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall caused widespread destruction in various parts of Diamer district.
According to a statement issued by the Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA), flash floods occurred at six locations in Diamer early on Monday.
The floods damaged several houses, the Karakoram Highway (KKH), link roads connecting remote areas, crops, agricultural land, and public and private property. Flooding was reported in Khanbari, Niyat, Thore, Gaspayan, Gasbala, Bunar and other areas.
Flood debris entered several houses, while agricultural land, standing crops and fruit trees were severely affected in the Thunraka area of Thore Valley. GBDMA officials said the main road in Thore Valley was washed away at several places, completely suspending traffic.
Power transmission lines were also damaged, disrupting electricity supply to Thore Valley and surrounding areas and causing difficulties for thousands of residents. Floodwaters also damaged link roads at several locations in the Niyat area of Chilas, leaving traffic suspended and severely affecting transportation for local communities.
