On July 30, 2024, a week-long heat wave in Gilgit Baltistan had increased melting rate of glaciers resulting in flooding which caused destruction to the Naltar Expressway and subsequently damaged electricity power plant in Nomal. A flash flood from Baltoro glacier in Beraldu river eroded agricultural land and the road to Testun village. Major roads in GB like Shahra e Baltistan, Karakoram highway (KKH) faced blockages and damages due to erosion caused by rising water level forcing the locals to displace.[1]
