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

It's reported that the glacier is melting because of the warmth which is resulting in an increase in water stage, inflicting floods.

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

On the similar time many such areas are weak up within the north, particularly GB, KP. Pakistan has the best variety of glaciers exterior the polar area and plenty of are shedding mass because of excessive international temperatures. We'd like international leaders to scale back emissions, stroll the discuss

— SenatorSherryRehman (@sherryrehman) May 7, 2022

She wrote: "Just a few days in the past the Ministry of Local weather Change had warned that Pakistan’s vulnerability is excessive because of excessive temps. Hassanabad Bridge on the KKH collapsed because of glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) from the melting Shisper glacier, which precipitated erosion beneath pillars. Am advised FWO can have a brief bridge up in 48 hours."

In one other tweet, she stated, "On the similar time, many such areas are weak up within the north, particularly GB, KP. Pakistan has the best variety of glaciers exterior the polar area and plenty of are shedding mass because of excessive international temperatures. We'd like international leaders to scale back emissions, stroll the discuss."

The floods within the area have stranded hundreds of locals and vacationers.