Torrential monsoon rains have triggered flash floods, mudslides, and landslides across Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), causing widespread destruction to homes, bridges, roads, and livestock. According to the Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA), at least 60 weather-related incidents have been recorded across the region.
The latest assessment shows that 184 houses were affected, including 49 completely destroyed and 135 partially damaged. The disasters also washed away nine bridges, damaged nearly eight kilometres of roads, and resulted in the loss of 68 livestock, disrupting the lives of thousands of residents.
Astore was the worst-hit district in terms of housing damage, with more than 80 homes partially damaged after flash floods and landslides struck the Lous and Doyan Khichik areas. Diamer also suffered heavy losses, where 42 houses were damaged, including 16 completely destroyed in Thore, Buner Dass, Khanbary, Shahi Mahal, and Darel.
In Skardu, flash floods and rising water levels destroyed 15 houses and swept away four bridges, the highest number of bridge losses reported in any district. Ghizer reported damage to around 24 houses and one bridge due to flash floods, cloudbursts, and river erosion, while Ghanche recorded damage to 12 houses and the destruction of three bridges.
Flooding also affected Gilgit district, where eight houses were damaged and around 50 livestock perished. Although Hunza and Nagar escaped major residential losses, both districts experienced damage to road infrastructure due to flooding and erosion.
Relief operations are ongoing across the affected areas. Authorities have distributed tents, food packs, kitchen sets, plastic mats, and bedding to displaced families in Diamer and Skardu, while additional relief supplies are being sent to other flood-hit communities.
Meanwhile, restoration work continues as heavy machinery clears landslide debris from the Jaglot–Skardu Road. Officials confirmed that roads in Ghizer, Hunza, Shiger, and Kharmang have been reopened, while emergency teams remain on high alert as weather conditions continue to be monitored.
