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Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT)

Coverage of Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT) in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 30 · 08:07 UTCMost recent: Jun 30 · 08:07 UTC
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwaplace1Swatplace1Glacial Lake Outburst Floodtopic1Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco)organization1Space4Climateorganization1Swat Riverplace1
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  • SCIENCEJun 30 · 08:07 UTCDAWN
    Melting mountains and returning floods — Swat’s climate emergency

    Authorities issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) alert for Swat and northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to accelerated glacier melt from rising temperatures, increasing risks of flash floods and landslides. The warning echoes past climate-related crises, including the destructive 2022 floods, which were exacerbated by urban expansion into floodplains and narrowed river channels.