Gilgit:
The erosion of the river erosion was swept by the erosion of the river, on Friday an important part of the Karakoram highway (KKH) in the Morkhun area of the Upper Hunza, according to the Gilgit-Baltistan government (GB).
The situation was triggered by an increase in river flow caused by accelerated glacial fusion, as a result of the increase in temperatures throughout the region. Increased water levels have caused floods located in several GB areas, which represents serious infrastructure and public safety threats.
GB government spokesman Faizullah Faraq confirmed that the increase in water flow in the regional rivers led to the erosion of a KKH section, which has now become inaccessible. He said that Prime Minister Haji Gulbar Khan ordered the immediate restoration of the road.
The Karakoram road is a critical trade and travel route that connects Pakistan with China. Faraq added that the relevant departments have been sent to Morkhun to carry out emergency repair work.
Meanwhile, Skardu rescue teams continue their search for tourists who disappeared after a boat overturned in the Zhouq Kachura area. The authorities suspect that the high flow of water in the lakes, fed by the glacial runoff, may have contributed to the accident.
Faraq reminded the public that, due to security concerns, navigation in the lakes has been strictly prohibited, and section 144 has been imposed in the affected areas to prohibit such activities. “We are taking measures against tourist individuals and operators who violate this prohibition and endanger lives,” he said.
Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure allows local authorities to restrict specific meetings and activities to guarantee public security during emergencies. The last incident adds to a series of climate -related disasters that affect GB.
Since June, Pakistan has witnessed severe floods caused by cloud bubbles, the flood floods of the glacial lake (Glof) and the heavy rains of the monsoon. GB remains one of the most affected regions due to its mountainous terrain and vulnerability to glacial fusion.
With the monsoon season still in progress and temperatures continue to increase, officials warned of other climate induced interruptions, urging residents and visitors to exercise caution and follow government notices.
