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Gilgit, Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, faces a severe water crisis due to power shortages halting pumps, sparking protests over failed infrastructure and unmet demands for a dedicated power line.
Gilgit city in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan faces a severe water crisis due to prolonged power shortages disrupting water pumping systems, leaving taps dry in multiple neighborhoods.
Protests led by women have erupted over the lack of reliable water, with residents citing systemic failures including inadequate infrastructure, chronic power outages, and unmet requests for a dedicated power line to the main water pump.
Despite a formal request from the Gilgit Development Authority, the special power line was not installed, limiting pump operation to about an hour daily.
Political leader Amjad Hussain Azar confirmed the issue, calling the protesters’ demands legitimate and highlighting broader challenges like limited jobs and healthcare.
Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistán ocupado por Pakistán, se enfrenta a una grave crisis de agua debido a la escasez de energía que detiene las bombas, provocando protestas por la infraestructura fallida y las demandas no satisfechas de una línea eléctrica dedicada.