Multiple areas in GB remain cut off after flash floods, Glofs wash away access routes

Multiple areas in GB remain cut off after flash floods, Glofs wash away access routes

In Gilgit-Baltistan, flash floods and glacial lake outburst floods (Glofs) have caused significant disruptions, leaving several regions inaccessible for four days straight. The rapid melting of glaciers, exacerbated by unusually high temperatures, has severely damaged highways and obstructed relief and restoration operations. This situation underscores the severe impacts of climate change on the region, highlighting the urgent need for effective disaster management and infrastructure resilience to handle such natural calamities.

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