Published on, Aug. 23 -- August 23, 2025 2:46 AM

At least 200 people were rescued after a glacier burst in Gilgit-Baltistan blocked the Ghizer River, threatening the downstream areas, Rescue 1122 said on Friday.

A statement from Rescue 1122 said, "200 people have been rescued from flood-affected areas and have been shifted to Ghizer's Yangal and Samal areas."

"Several people have been traumatised after [their] houses were destroyed. Medical assistance is being provided to the affected people," it added.

In another statement, Rescue 1122 said, "A terrible incident of glacier outburst has taken place at Tildas and Rawshan villages in Gupis valley late at night, causing widespread destruction in the downstream."

"The Ghizer River has be...