Pakistan, July 25 -- At least nine people have died and dozens injured as floods and landslides, triggered by heavy monsoon rains, continue to devastate Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), officials confirmed on Friday. The region, already vulnerable to climate change, faced intense damage due to cloudbursts and flash flooding in areas like Babusar and Naran earlier this week.

According to GB government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq, the fatalities include two women and two children. He added that between 12 and 14 people may still be missing after being swept away by floodwaters. More than 300 stranded tourists have been rescued so far, but the ongoing rains and landslides are complicating relief operations across the mountainous terrain.

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