Ishkoman River
Coverage of Ishkoman River in the Nexus archive.
- Karakoram Highway closed, Ghizer worst hit by more flash floods
Flash floods caused by cloudbursts and glacial melting in Gilgit-Baltistan damaged infrastructure, stranded residents and tourists, and blocked the Karakoram Highway. Ghizer district was severely affected by an artificial lake formed after floods in Mayon village, inundating homes and roads. Authorities mobilized rescue operations as rising river levels threatened downstream areas.
- 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.