On August 26, 2022, Bubur experienced one of the most devastating events in its recent history. A massive flash flood swept through the village, leaving destruction in its wake and forever changing the lives of many families who call this place home. The flood claimed eight lives. It destroyed homes, agricultural fields, and vehicles, and…
Bubur, a village in Tehsil Puniyal, District Ghizer, has built an artificial glacier to secure its water supply for the years ahead. This is the story of why the village needed one, and how its own people made it happen. The Problem After the Flood In 2022, floods swept through Gilgit-Baltistan and left lasting damage…
Bubur Safe Sites Initiative Bubur is a village nestled in the northern areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, a region known for its breathtaking landscapes, close-knit communities, and a deep-rooted culture of collective responsibility. Yet, like many remote areas across Gilgit-Baltistan, Bubur falls within a constitutionally deprived region — an area where residents do not enjoy full constitutional…
Wayaai Goonay Bubur’s Community-Based Water Distribution System Bubur is a village in Puniyal, a tehsil in Ghizer district, Gilgit-Baltistan. It is the second largest village in the tehsil by population. Like most villages in this mountainous region, Bubur depends on glacier melt for drinking water, cooking, and farming. This water has shaped daily life here…