Flash Flood Threat Grows in North as NDMA Issues GLOF Alert

GLOF alert issued as early monsoon sets in, flash floods expected

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued multiple alerts across Pakistan, warning of potential Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF), flash floods, landslides, and heavy rainfall in both northern and southern regions over the next 24 hours. The warning comes as a combination of high temperatures, intensified monsoon currents, and a westerly wave increases the risk of extreme weather events and hydro-meteorological ha…

Pakistani province issues a flood alert and warns of a heavy loss of life from glacial melting | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani province has issued a flood alert because of glacial melting and warned of a heavy loss of life if safety measures aren't undertaken, officials said Saturday.

NDMA warns of GLOF risk in GB, KP amid heatwave and heavy rains

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a critical alert warning of potential Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and flash floods in the glaciated

Glof warning in northern areas, Gilgit-Baltistan

160 evacuated by boat after flash flooding near Attabad Lake.

Flash flood threat grows in north as NDMA issues GLOF alert

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) alert for northern regions amid a combination of persistent high temperatures, intensified monsoon activity, and a prevailing westerly weather system. According to a statement from the National Emergencies Operation Centre on Wednesday, sustained heat over recent weeks has led to accelerated snow and glacier melt. Combined with ongoing monsoon rains…

Climate Change Triggers GLOF Alert, Flash Flooding in GB

GILGIT – The National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) alert on Wednesday for Gilgit-Baltistan and other northern areas, citing an alarming mix of persistent heatwaves, intensified monsoon currents, and a prevailing westerly wave. The situation, experts say, is a direct outcome of accelerating climate change. On the same day, a melting glacier triggere…