PDMA renews GLOF warning for North KP amid wet spell
PDMA alerts vulnerable districts, urges precautionary measures amid threat of glacial floods and landslides
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of a continuing wet spell across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa this week, with scattered rain and thunderstorms – along with isolated heavy downpours – expected in several parts of the province. The prevailing weather conditions have significantly increased the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), flash floods, and landslides in the province’s glaciated northern regions.
In response to this alert, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an official communiqué to the Deputy Commissioners of Chitral (Upper & Lower), Dir Upper, Swat, and Kohistan Upper – areas identified as highly vulnerable to GLOF events.
The GLOF alert, issued in continuation of the earlier GLOF alert dated July 15, 2025, stresses the need for immediate precautionary measures. As part of the preventive strategy, the PDMA has directed district administrations to; Undertake proactive monitoring and surveillance of vulnerable GLOF sites to ensure timely early warning and effective response; Launch mass awareness campaigns for the general public residing in at-risk areas, focusing on education about GLOF hazards and emergency preparedness.
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