SKARDU, Pakistan — A surge in mountain tourism, driven by climbers and Pakistanis looking to escape heat waves, is rapidly depleting the limited energy supply at the gateway to ascend K2, the world's second-highest peak.

While higher-end hotels can supplement their supply with solar panels or fuel generators, many locals cannot afford such luxuries.

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