Landslides block Karakoram Highway between Pattan and Bursin (as reported)

On 10 March 2026 the Tourism Department reported that heavy rainfall triggered landslides closing the Karakoram Highway between Pattan and Bursin at several locations, while the Chilas–Gilgit section remained open. Travelers were advised to avoid unnecessary travel on the affected section until cleared and to follow official road status updates. This catalog entry is marked expired because clearance was not separately verified after the report.