Snow and landslides disrupt travel in Gilgit-Baltistan
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Two people were reported killed when a landslide struck a vehicle, while snowfall forced the Babusar Pass road to close.
Key takeaways
Two people were reported killed when a landslide struck a vehicle, while snowfall forced the Babusar Pass road to close.
What happened
Dawn reported that a landslide on the Karakoram Highway killed two young men and that snow and rain disrupted roads across Gilgit-Baltistan. Babusar Pass was closed to traffic at the time of the report. Road conditions can change quickly; travellers should rely on current local authority notices.
Why it matters
Blocked mountain routes affect transport, access to services and visitor safety.
What to watch
Police and road-authority updates will confirm reopening and any further damage.
Sources
Sources
- https://www.dawn.com/news/2037499/two-killed-as-rain-snow-disrupt-life-across-gilgit-baltistan
- https://deeparrival.com/news/babusar-pass-closed-snow-karakoram-highway-landslides-october-16-2026/
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