Massive avalanche filmed on Rakaposhi slopes
A video shared online shows a large snow slide on the mountain in Nagar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, with no immediate reports of casualties.
A video circulating online shows a massive avalanche plunging down the slopes of Rakaposhi in Gilgit-Baltistan, according to a report by lovin.co.
The footage, shared by the outlet on September 25, 2026, shows a large mass of snow and ice moving down the mountain in Nagar District. The report did not specify the exact location, time, or whether anyone was in the area when the slide occurred.
There was no immediate statement from the Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority or district administration on casualties or damage. Rakaposhi, at 7,788 metres, is among the highest peaks in the region.
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