PMD issues Glof alert for GB, KP as fresh westerly wave approaches
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a warning for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF) in Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Rising temperatures and an incoming westerly wave are expected to accelerate ice melt, threatening downstream communities.
Why it matters
GLOF events pose a significant climate-related risk to mountain populations, necessitating early warning systems and disaster preparedness.
A glacial lake outburst flood destroys several link roads, besides a portion of the Karakoram Highway in Hunza. —Dawn/File Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday issued an alert for glacial lake outburst floods (Glofs) in the upper regions of the country, including Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, due to a fresh westerly wave expected during the coming week.
A Glof refers to the sudden release of water and debris from a glacial lake, leading to the loss of lives, property, and livelihoods in mountain communities. Over 7.1 million people in GB and KP are vulnerable to the phenomenon, according to the Ministry of Climate Change.
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