Gilgit Baltistan

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued Glacier Lake Outbrust Flood Alert (GLOF) on 20th August 2024. According to the GLOF Alert, There is an increased likelihood of triggering GLOF events, flash floods and landslides due to moderate to hevy rain from 21st to 25th August, 2024. It is advised not...

A major landslide has struck the Hunza-Nagar section of the Karakoram Highway (KKH) in the Jaglote Guru area, causing significant disruption. The landslide has completely blocked the road, affecting traffic and leaving travelers stranded. Authorities have been alerted, and efforts are underway to clear the debris and restore the road....

BALAKOT: The Mahandri Bridge which was recently destroyed by floods has been successfully rebuilt, reopening the route to the Kaghan Valley. The credit goes to Pakistan Army and The Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) of rebuilding of a vital connectivity Mahandri Bridge to the region. 14-day closure of Khan valley Road...

Pakistan's climbing community mourns the loss of Murad Sadpara, a distinguished mountaineer who dedicated his life to saving others. The 33-year-old climber, known for his heroic rescues, tragically lost his battle for survival on Broad Peak, leaving behind three young children who will now have to grow up without their...

Heavy rain created a landslide, resulting in the collapse of the Mahandri Bridge. The traffic comes to a halt between Balakot and the connecting route to Kaghan Naran. Commuters are trapped, while tourists have been advised to avoid the area for the next five days. Repairing will take between five...

The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan has announced the reopening of the Babusar-Naran Road for light traffic starting today, June 10, 2024. Babusar-Naran Road Now Open For Light Traffic The travel hours are from 5 am to 5 pm due to weather conditions and the ongoing snow clearance on both sides of...

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) alert for Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). Daytime temperatures in the two regions are expected to be 4-6 degrees Celsius higher than normal from May 21 to 27, 2024. This, along with gusty winds and thunderstorms, could...

Only 2 days following a 4.5 magnitude tremor, another 5.5 earthquake jolted Gilgit-Baltistan and multiple adjoining areas on Monday. Earthquake Jolts Gilgit-Baltistan and Adjoining Areas Initial reports indicate that a 5.0 earthquake shook various parts of Gilgit-Baltistan, prompting residents to quickly evacuate their homes in fear and come out on...

The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Government has announced closure of Babusar Top and Zero Point for all types of traffic at certain times during the day in order to ensure security of travelers along Babusar Road. GB Govt Announces Closure of Babusar Top and Zero Point According to the notification, the Gilgit...

Pakistani cyclist Samar Khan has apologized for using vulgar language against people of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) in an audio message that has gone viral on social media after she claimed to have reached K2 base camp on her bicycle. Samar Khan apologizes for using vulgar language in audio message. "I take...

WEATHER UPDATE: Rain and thunderstorm is expected in upper parts of the country including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Peshawar, Abbottabad, Gilgit and Muzaffarabad on the 23rd March 2021, said the Pakistan Meteorological Department on Thursday. Weather Update: Rain expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi & Lahore. Furthermore, the heavy rainfall may trigger landslides...

Four soldiers, including two majors were martyred when a Pakistan Army Aviation helicopter crashed in Minimarg village near Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) on Saturday according to the Inter-Services Public Relations. 4 Soldiers Martyred as Pakistan Army Helicopter Crashes in Gilgit-Baltistan The army helicopter crashed "due to technical reasons" according to the statement...