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Suparco

Coverage of Suparco in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 18 · 02:23 UTCMost recent: Jul 8 · 02:16 UTC
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Pakistanplace2climate changetopic2glacial lake outburst floodstopic2Gilgitplace1glacial lake outburst floods (Glofs)topic1unfrozen lakestopic1Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commissionorganization1Ministry of Climate Changeorganization1Khyber Pakhtunkhwa PDMAorganization1Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authorityorganization1Lahoreplace1River Raviplace1RUDAorganization1Indus Waters Treatytopic1Indiaplace1Sherry Rehmanperson1El Niñotopic1state-owned enterprisestopic1National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)organization1Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA)organization1
Recent coverage
  • SCIENCEJul 8 · 02:16 UTCDAWN
    Unchecked settlements near Gilgit raise Glof risks

    Suparco warns that uncontrolled settlements near Gilgit city, fed by glacial lakes, increase risks of glacial lake outburst floods (Glofs) and overbank flooding. Satellite data shows a rapid rise in unfrozen lakes from 24 to 40 in two weeks, with urban expansion obstructing natural floodplains and heightening vulnerability to climate-induced disasters.

  • SECURITYJul 4 · 02:15 UTCDAWN
    Danger abounds as Lahore expands onto Ravi’s turf

    Satellite imagery analysis shows Lahore's rapid urban expansion into the River Ravi's floodplain, increasing flood risks. Suparco warns that reduced floodplain capacity could lead to overtopping banks and infrastructure damage. The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, now in abeyance since 2025, previously provided Pakistan with flood data from India.

  • SCIENCEJun 22 · 02:41 UTCDAWN
    A costly cut

    Pakistan has reduced the climate ministry’s budget allocation from Rs3.5bn to Rs2.48bn amid rising climate threats, including glacial lake outburst floods and El Niño-related risks. The article highlights the economic and social costs of climate inaction, such as disrupted agriculture, water shortages, and increased disaster recovery expenses.

  • SCIENCEJun 18 · 02:23 UTCDAWN
    Suparco puts 130 glacial lakes on danger watch

    Suparco identified 130 potentially dangerous glacial lakes in Pakistan using satellite imagery, sharing risk assessments with disaster management authorities. The analysis highlights climate change's role in accelerating glacial melt and warns of potential glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) threatening downstream populations.