Pakistan Mudslide: 7 Volunteers Killed Repairing Flood Damage in Gilgit

Pakistan Mudslide Kills Volunteers

A devastating mudslide in Gilgit, northern Pakistan, has claimed the lives of seven volunteers.

The victims were working to repair a drainage channel that had been severely damaged by recent flash floods.

The incident occurred on Monday, August 11, 2025, as the community was attempting to recover from the widespread damage caused by a glacial lake outburst that also affected the Karakoram Highway.

The disaster highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the region due to increasingly frequent and intense natural disasters.