LANDSLIDE ADVISORY (26–31 MAY 2026)
Very high to high landslide risk is identified across Gilgit-Baltistan, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and adjoining mountainous corridors from 26 May to 31 May 2026 due to persistent rainfall, saturated soils, and unstable mountain terrain. Major hotspot areas include Shimshal Valley, Attabad Lake surroundings, Karimabad and surrounding slopes, Disthang area, Wurshigum surroundings, eastern mountain slopes above Shishkat Bala, slopes north-east of Gulmit, the Shishkat Bala–Gulmit section, Gulmit–Passu corridor, Hunza Valley, Nagar, Gilgit, Chilas, Tangir River sections, Banda-i-Hazir, Shatial Bazar, Astore–Rattu road sections, Arang Kel, Kundol, Ushu, Kalam, Dalai Ridge, Allai area, Dasu–Pattan road section, and Chitral Valley. Additional high-risk corridors include Shigar Valley (Hussain Abad and Bundu Wazirpur), covering Shigar Valley Road, Shigar–Skardu Road, and associated access routes; Deosai, Gamosh, Milpin, Yush, and Mirak along the Deosai Road corridor; Hanuchal and Sassi along JSR; Bunar and Gunar Farm along KKH/N-35; and Kappi Gali and Zamanabad along N-15. Major transport corridors, including KKH/N-35, N-15, JSR, and regional mountain access roads, remain highly vulnerable to debris flows, rockfalls, slope collapse, and temporary road blockages throughout the forecast period.1️⃣ Local authorities and travelers should remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel along landslide-prone mountainous roads, and adjoining routes. 2️⃣ Relevant departments should monitor vulnerable slopes continuously. 3️⃣ Emergency response teams should be kept ready for rapid deployment. 4️⃣ Precautionary measures should be implemented to manage potential road blockages and ensure public safety.
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