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Pakistan's Melting Glaciers Trigger Deadly Floods, 72 Lives Lost

7/10/2025

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Glaciers in northern Pakistan are vanishing at an alarming rate, driven by scorching summer temperatures. This environmental crisis has led to devastating flash floods and landslides, claiming at least 72 lives and injuring over 130 since late June. The Gilgit-Baltistan region is on high alert as unstable glacial lakes pose a grave threat to both communities and agriculture.

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Story summary

Glaciers in northern Pakistan are vanishing at an alarming rate, driven by scorching summer temperatures. This environmental crisis has led to devastating flash floods and landslides, claiming at least 72 lives and injuring over 130 since late June. The Gilgit-Baltistan region is on high alert as unstable glacial lakes pose a grave threat to both communities and agriculture.