Gilgit-Baltistan experiences flooding due to glacier melting from a heatwave, damaging infrastructure and posing risk of catastrophic flooding.
Gilgit-Baltistan suffers flooding due to accelerated glacier melting from a heatwave, raising water levels in rivers & streams, damaging roads & infrastructure. The region, home to 2800 glacier lakes, faces threat of glacial lake outbursts, causing potential catastrophic flooding downstream. Climate change exacerbates the risk, necessitating monitoring, mitigation, & adaptation strategies.
August 03, 2024
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