Chitral
Coverage of Chitral in the Nexus archive.
- Under the shadow of melting monoliths
Glaciers in the Golen valley of Chitral, Pakistan, are melting rapidly, forming unstable lakes that have triggered catastrophic glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in 2019 and 2020. These floods destroyed homes, infrastructure, and the Golen Gol hydropower project, displacing residents like Safia Bibi and threatening communities across the Hindu Kush. Data from Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) highlights over 80 dangerous glacial lakes in the region.
- PMD issues Glof alert for northern areas as several GB areas cut off for 5th consecutive day
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a glacial lake outburst flood (Glof) alert for Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to warming temperatures and rain, causing road closures and high flood risks. Over 7.1 million people in these regions are vulnerable, with glaciers receding due to climate change.
- Senate panel concerned over diversion of flood rehabilitation funds in KP
A Senate panel in Pakistan questioned the allocation of flood rehabilitation funds in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), noting that Mardan received more road projects than severely affected districts like Upper Dir, Lower Dir, and Chitral. The committee also raised concerns about World Bank 'interference' in a Sindh project and criticized disparities in reconstruction efforts.
- South Air's inaugural flights from Karachi depart for Quetta, Islamabad: PAA
South Air launched inaugural flights from Karachi to Quetta via Turbat and Islamabad via Bahawalpur, enhancing Pakistan's domestic air connectivity. The airline plans to expand services to Peshawar, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Gwadar, aiming to boost tourism, trade, and regional travel convenience.