Pakistan’s Hassanabad bridge collapses as water from melting glacier causes flood amid heatwave | Video

The Hassanabad Bridge in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan area collapsed as a result of floods over the weekend. The glacier is reportedly melting as a result of warmth that led to the floods.

Pakistan’s Hassanabad bridge collapses as water from melting glacier causes flood. (Screengrab)

The historic Hassanabad Bridge in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan area was destroyed on Saturday as a result of flood water from a glacial lake. The bridge which stood on the Karakoram Highway was swept away by floodwaters of the Shishper glacier positioned close to Mount Shishpar within the northern a part of Pakistan.

It is reported that the glacier is melting as a result of warmth which is resulting in an increase in water stage, inflicting floods.

A video shared by Pakistan’s Federal Minister Climate Change and Senator Sherry Rehman, reveals dramatic visuals of the bridge crumbling and falling away as water ranges rise. People standing near the bridge are requested to maneuver away because the bridge is swept away. WATCH

At the identical time many such areas are susceptible up within the north, particularly GB, KP. Pakistan has the very best variety of glaciers exterior the polar area and lots of are dropping mass as a result of excessive world temperatures. We want world leaders to cut back emissions, stroll the speak

— SenatorSherryRehman (@sherryrehman) May 7, 2022

She wrote: “A few days ago the Ministry of Climate Change had warned that Pakistan’s vulnerability is high due to high temps. Hassanabad Bridge on the KKH collapsed due to glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) from the melting Shisper glacier, which caused erosion under pillars. Am told FWO will have a temporary bridge up in 48 hours.”

In one other tweet, she stated, “At the same time, many such areas are vulnerable up in the north, especially GB, KP. Pakistan has the highest number of glaciers outside the polar region and many are losing mass due to high global temperatures. We need global leaders to reduce emissions, walk the talk.”

The floods within the area have stranded 1000’s of locals and vacationers.