glacial lake outburst floods
Coverage of glacial lake outburst floods in the Nexus archive.
- PMD issues Glof alert for GB, KP amid soaring temperatures
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a glacial lake outburst flood (Glof) alert for Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to persistently high temperatures, which are accelerating snow and ice melt. The alert warns of rising river levels, expanding glacial lakes, and increased risks of flash flooding, landslides, and debris flows. The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission identified 130 dangerous glacial lakes, while the KP health department established heatwave emergency units.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.