ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday issued a warning of a potential Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) threat in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan regions.
According to the advisory, the combination of current weather conditions and high temperatures has increased the risk of GLOF, which could cause flash flooding and landslides in several regions.
Advisory said that the risks anticipated until August 12 in areas including Dir, Astore, Gilgit, Ghanche, Kohistan, Swat, Skardu, and Shigar.
The NDMA has asked the public to avoid travel to these high-risk areas and to stay away from rivers and streams. Residents in vulnerable areas have been advised to take precautionary measures and prepare for possible evacuation to safer locations in case of any emergency.
The NDMA has also directed relevant departments to implement proactive measures to mitigate the potential dangers posed by GLOF.
