Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan’s serene mountainous north is now drowning in devastation. Global warming has caused a melt-down of the glaciers, while relentless rains have triggered floods that have ripped through villages, entered people’s homes, washed away bridges and destroyed pipes that brought natural drinking water. In the peaceful village of Khandus, Ghanche district, 49 homes lie in ruins Even the lone bridge to K2 the world’s second-highest peak was swept away. Babusar Top, once a paradise for travelers, now resembles a graveyard of vehicles buried under mud and stones. So far, seven bodies have been pulled from the wreckage, while many remain missing. Over 12 kilometers of roads and 26 bridges are gone, leaving both locals and thousands of tourists stranded with dwindling food, shelter, and hope.. But even in this tragedy, kindness emerges. In Baltistan, hotel owners have opened their doors to tourists, with free food, accommodation and other types of assistance.