In the Hunza valley of Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan, communities are grappling with the impacts of climate change as glaciers melt, leading to catastrophic glacial lake outbursts. Villagers like Komal watch in horror as their homes are swallowed by torrents of water and debris. Despite ongoing efforts to prepare for emergencies, the region’s population faces a precarious future with limited resources and increasing risk of further disasters. As glacial ice diminishes, more than 48,000 individuals find themselves at high risk from flooding and landslides, fostering a grim outlook for affected communities.