Hisper Valley
Coverage of Hisper Valley in the Nexus archive.
- Multiple areas in GB remain cut off after flash floods, Glofs wash away access routes
Multiple areas in Gilgit-Baltistan remain cut off due to flash floods and glacial lake outburst floods (Glofs) caused by rapid glacier melting. Road access to several regions has been disrupted for four consecutive days, affecting relief operations and leaving thousands stranded. Efforts to restore key routes like the Astore Valley Road and Hisper Road continue amid challenges from high water levels and damaged infrastructure.
- NDMA issues alert as rapid glacier melt triggers floods across GB
Rapid glacier melting due to a heatwave in Gilgit-Baltistan has triggered floods and mudslides, damaging infrastructure, blocking roads, and disrupting cross-border traffic. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (Glof) alert for Hoper and Hisper valleys, while Rescue 1122 advised avoiding travel near rivers and glaciers.