Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Pakistan Mudslide Creates Lake, Raising Flood Fears
A mountain in Pakistan collapsed, blocking a river and forming a lake.
This could burst and flood areas downstream.
Authorities are concerned about the potential for 'catastrophic' floods and have issued warnings.
Luckily, a shepherd noticed the mudslide and alerted people, leading to the rescue of almost 200 people.
Although the lake is releasing water, flash floods are still possible.
A mudslide in northern Pakistan created a 7-km lake.
The mudslide blocked the Ghizer River, forming a 'dam-like structure'.
Authorities warned of potential 'catastrophic' floods.
Four downstream districts face serious flood threats.
Nearly 200 people were rescued after a shepherd alerted authorities.
- Who
- Authorities and residents of downstream districts.
- What
- A mudslide created a 7-km lake in Pakistan, threatening floods.
- When
- Friday.
- Where
- Ghizer district, Gilgit Baltistan province, Pakistan.
- Why
- The mudslide formed a dam-like structure, threatening to burst and cause catastrophic floods.
Concerns
Authorities' Response
Impact and Response
Concerns
Authorities are issuing warnings and managing the situation.
Authorities' Response
Downstream residents face significant flood risks.
- Lake Length
- 7 km
- Threat
- Catastrophic floods
- Downstream Districts
- Ghizer, Gilgit, Astore and Diamer
- People Rescued
- Nearly 200
- Fatalities (Monsoon)
- 785
Sources
Over 300 houses damaged, village washed away after glacier burst in Pak-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan
Pakistan lake formed by mountain mudslide threatens ‘catastrophic’ floods
Mountain Mudslide In Pakistan Creates 7-Km Lake, "Catastrophic" Floods Feared