Landslides Block Key Roads in Gilgit-Baltistan, Travelers Stranded

Heavy rainfall has triggered landslides and mudflows across parts of Gilgit-Baltistan, blocking major roads and disrupting travel on Wednesday.

According to local authorities and the Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA), multiple sections of the Karakoram Highway were closed after landslides and falling debris affected areas between Gunar Farm and Lal Padi in the Chilas region of Diamer.

Karakoram Highway Closed for Clearance Work

The National Highway Authority and other concerned departments have launched clearance operations to remove debris and restore traffic flow.

Officials have advised travelers to avoid unnecessary journeys and check road conditions before traveling, as long queues of vehicles have formed on both sides of the blocked sections.

Baltistan Road Also Affected

In a separate incident, the Baltistan Road was also blocked after landslides near Maloopa in the Roundu area of Skardu.

Authorities said efforts are ongoing to reopen the route, but several passengers traveling to and from Baltistan were left stranded for hours due to the disruption.

Weather Alert Issued

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of possible flooding in several regions, including Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Balochistan between June 16 and June 19.

Officials continue to monitor the situation as relief and road clearance work continues in affected areas.