Pakistan, July 9 -- The Environmental Protection Department of Gilgit-Baltistan has warned about a severe water crisis in the region caused by reduced snowfall and rapidly melting glaciers due to climate change.

Khadem Hussain, Director of the department, spoke about the rising temperatures and massive floods affecting the area. He explained that both external and internal factors contribute to climate change impacts in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Highlighting internal causes, he mentioned deforestation, growing population in green belts, vehicle emissions, and unplanned construction as major environmental challenges. These factors have led to a one-degree Celsius rise in temperature over the past 50 years in areas like Diamer and Bunji, drastica...