Authorities have raised a red flag as soaring temperatures and incoming weather systems pose a serious threat of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in parts of Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
With the mercury climbing steadily across northern Pakistan, the rapid melting of snow and glaciers is becoming a major concern. Experts warn that the combination of ongoing heat and changing weather patterns could trigger sudden glacial lake bursts or flash floods, especially in vulnerable valleys and surrounding mountainous areas.
These events, known to be swift and destructive, often come without much warning—posing risks to lives, homes, and local infrastructure.
Communities in high-risk zones are being strongly urged to stay alert and take precautionary steps to minimize damage. Local administrations and emergency services have been advised to stay on standby throughout the current and coming week as weather conditions unfold.
This developing situation underscores the growing impact of climate change in Pakistan’s northern regions, where delicate ecosystems and remote communities face increasing exposure to extreme weather events.