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glacial lake outburst floods (Glofs)

Coverage of glacial lake outburst floods (Glofs) in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 28 · 02:04 UTCMost recent: Jul 8 · 02:16 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
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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.

  • SECURITYJun 28 · 02:04 UTCDAWN
    Cloudburst-induced floods wreak havoc in Diamer’s Thore Valley

    Cloudburst-induced floods in Diamer’s Thore Valley caused extensive damage to homes, roads, and farmland, displacing dozens of families. The Pakistan Meteorological Department issued a Glof alert, while authorities warned of landslide risks and ongoing glacier melt exacerbating flood conditions in Gilgit-Baltistan.