National Emergencies Operation Centre
Coverage of National Emergencies Operation Centre in the Nexus archive.
- PMD issues Glof alert for GB, KP as fresh westerly wave approaches
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a glacial lake outburst flood (Glof) alert for Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to a westerly wave causing snow and ice melt, risking high river levels, new glacial lakes, and downstream flooding. Over 7.1 million people in these regions are vulnerable, with advisories urging residents to avoid riverbanks and monitor weather alerts.
- NDMA warns of 'critical 24-hour weather window' nationwide
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide weather alert for Pakistan, warning of thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, floods, and glacier-related flood risks over the next 24 hours. The alert includes specific regional forecasts for Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Sindh, with a separate Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) warning for mountainous areas. Authorities urge vigilance and preparedness, advising travelers to avoid northern regions during severe weather.