Pakistan Lake Formed by Mountain Mudslide Threatens Catastrophic Floods
A 7-km lake in northern Pakistan, created by a mountain mudslide, poses a significant threat of unleashing potentially 'catastrophic' floods downstream.
A 7-kilometer (4-mile) lake has formed in northern Pakistan due to a mountain mudslide that blocked the main Ghizer River channel.
This blockage has created a "dam-like structure" that poses a significant threat of bursting, potentially causing catastrophic floods downstream.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority warns that four downstream districts—Ghizer, Gilgit, Astore, and Diamer—are at risk.
These areas have already been affected by the worst monsoon rains and cloudbursts this year, resulting in nearly 400 deaths since August 15th.
Rescue efforts have saved approximately 200 people from flooded areas.
While the lake has started to discharge water, flash floods in downstream districts remain a possibility until the lake is completely cleared.
Authorities have advised communities along the river to stay on high alert and evacuate their homes.
This blockage has created a "dam-like structure" that poses a significant threat of bursting, potentially causing catastrophic floods downstream.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority warns that four downstream districts—Ghizer, Gilgit, Astore, and Diamer—are at risk.
These areas have already been affected by the worst monsoon rains and cloudbursts this year, resulting in nearly 400 deaths since August 15th.
Rescue efforts have saved approximately 200 people from flooded areas.
While the lake has started to discharge water, flash floods in downstream districts remain a possibility until the lake is completely cleared.
Authorities have advised communities along the river to stay on high alert and evacuate their homes.
