Flights between Islamabad and Skardu and Gilgit have also been suspended.
CHILAS: In light of the ongoing disruption caused by landslides on the Karakoram Highway due to intermittent rain and snowfall in Gilgit-Baltistan, the local administration has issued a stern advisory urging passengers to refrain from traveling until the vital transportation artery is fully restored.
The unprecedented weather conditions have rendered sections of the Karakoram Highway impassable, posing significant risks to travelers’ safety.
Thousands of passengers travelling to and from Gilgit-Baltistan are stranded due to road blockades, as temperatures dropped below zero, and electricity remained suspended.
Officials reported that rain in lower areas and snowfall in upper areas began on Monday morning and is continuing.
Landslides blocked the Karakoram Highway at multiple locations, including Achar Nallah in Kohistan and the Thore area after rockfall triggered by rain.
Thousands of passengers, including children, women, and senior citizens, are stranded on both sides.
As efforts to clear the debris and restore connectivity continue, authorities are prioritizing public safety and cautioning against unnecessary travel along the affected route.
The advisory comes as a precautionary measure to prevent potential accidents and ensure the well-being of commuters amid the challenging circumstances. It underscores the administration’s commitment to prioritizing the safety and security of residents and travelers in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Travelers are urged to exercise patience and cooperate with authorities until normalcy is restored along the Karakoram Highway.
Flights between Islamabad and Skardu and Gilgit have also been suspended.
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According to a statement, Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan issued instructions to GB Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA), all divisional commissioners, deputy commissioners, and administrative officers in all districts to deal with the expected situation due to heavy rains and snowfall.
He directed them to keep all machinery ready for road rehabilitation and human life assistance across Gilgit-Baltistan.
The GB government issued a weather alert predicting heavy rainfall and snow from Feb 19 to 27
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