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Flash Floods Wreak Havoc Across Gilgit-Baltistan, Causing Widespread Destruction

July 24, 2026 by Rahat Ali Shah

Gilgit: Heavy rainfall on July 21 and 22 triggered destructive flash floods across Gilgit-Baltistan, causing widespread damage in Hunza, Nagar, Gilgit, Ghizer, Astore, Skardu, Ghanche, and other districts. Homes, roads, bridges, farmland, irrigation channels, and other critical infrastructure were swept away as floodwaters tore through valleys across the region, with officials attributing the devastation to … Read more

Torrential Rains and Flooding Devastate Southern China, Leaving Dozens Dead and Thousands Displaced

July 23, 2026July 15, 2026 by Rahat Ali Shah

Beijing, China — Torrential rains associated with Typhoon No. 10, known by the Asian name May Sark, have triggered widespread flooding, landslides, and severe weather across several regions of China, resulting in significant loss of life, extensive property damage, and the displacement of tens of thousands of residents. In the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, some … Read more

Riverbank Erosion Displaces 30 Households in Moula Abad, Threatens Crops and Irrigation

July 5, 2026 by Rahat Ali Shah

Gupis, Ghizer: A worsening humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Moula Abad village of Gupis tehsil, Ghizer district, as continued erosion along the Gupis River has displaced around 30 households and left the rest of the village facing an uncertain future. Due to the spillway constructed after last year’s devastating floods in Tali Das, the river … Read more

Flash Floods Wreak Havoc in Chilas’ Thor Area, Mosque and Homes Damaged

July 23, 2026June 27, 2026 by Rahat Ali Shah

CHILAS: A powerful cloudburst triggered devastating flash floods across the Thor area of Chilas on Saturday, causing widespread destruction to property, infrastructure, and places of worship, police said. According to police, floodwaters struck multiple localities including Thor Meik and Thor Angar, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. A local mosque in Thor Meik … Read more

UN has released $600,000 for flood relief efforts in Pakistan

July 17, 2026August 26, 2025 by Rahat Ali Shah

New York: “Over the weekend, UN relief chief Tom Fletcher released $600,000 to support response to the 2025 monsoon season in Pakistan”, said the UN Spokesperson in New York yesterday (25 August). Press briefing by Stephane Dujarric, UN Spokesman Turning to Pakistan, our humanitarian colleagues say that over the last ten days local authorities have … Read more

Water Flow Restored After Massive Landslides Block Ghizer River in Raushen

August 23, 2025August 22, 2025 by Rahat Ali Shah

A spillway has formed in the dam created by the devastating flood in Raushen late last night, and the water has begun to flow.The destructive flood was triggered by the bursting of a glacial lake above Talidas near Roshan last night, which completely flattened Talidas village and buried hundreds of houses under the floodwaters. The … Read more

Massive flood devastated Talidas valley of Ghizer

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 by Rahat Ali Shah

Climate change and induced temperature rise Glacial lake burst causing devastating flood in Talidas, near Raushen, in district Ghizer Hundreds of homes, a school, Jamat Khana, Mosque, health center and main Ghizer road completely sub-merged The Flood blocked Ghizer river, turning it into massive dam near Raushen Hundreds of homes, a girls high school … Read more

Life Disrupted in Karachi After Torrential Rain

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 by Rahat Ali Shah

The city is flooded everywhere, with an urban flooding situation.Major roads including Shahrah-e-Faisal, University Road, and I.I. Chundrigar Road are submerged.Vehicles, buses, and motorcycles broke down and floated in water at various places. 10 people lost their lives due to incidents of wall collapses and electrocution caused by the rain.Water entered homes in areas such … Read more

Flash floods after heavy rain wreak havoc in Yasin

July 17, 2026August 17, 2025 by Rahat Ali Shah

Flash floods after thunder storm caused heavy lose in different parts of District Ghizer on August 14. In the Yasin region of Gilgit-Baltistan, torrential rains triggered devastating floods that caused widespread destruction. Large swathes of agricultural land, orchards, standing crops, trees, canals, roads, and bridges were destroyed. On Thursday, August 14th, while Pakistan’s Independence Day … Read more