Glacier Burst and Landslides cause Destruction of Homes and Trigger Mass Evacuations

A glacier burst has caused serious damage in northern Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday morning. More than one hundred houses were damaged in affected villages after sudden flooding. This glacier burst is also known as a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood event in simple terms. It happens when water suddenly escapes from a melting glacier lake quickly. The … Continue reading Glacier Burst and Landslides cause Destruction of Homes and Trigger Mass Evacuations