'DISASTER REFUGEES' ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD
Exclusive Report: A firsthand account of the catastrophic climate disasters in Gilgit.
As unprecedented climate disasters plague the region, a Dawn correspondent recounts a perilous journey from Sost to his hometown. This personal story reveals the human impact of a crisis threatening communities "on the roof of the world."
The correspondent's harrowing journey paints a vivid picture of the devastation:
* Roads Destroyed: The Khunjerab Pass on the Karakoram Highway (KKH) is a treacherous path, with many roads completely wiped out.
* Landscapes Transformed: The blue sky is a stark contrast to the land's fresh wounds. Fields are "drowned beneath siltation," and water twists through the broken landscape.
* Community in Crisis: Stories of survival and loss emerge, with people battling hunger and displacement.
This is more than a report; it's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of nature's fury.
Stay tuned for more updates on the humanitarian efforts in the region.
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