Pakistan Meteorological Department Issues Advisory for GLOFs, Flash Floods in Northern Areas
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an alert and advisory for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), flash floods, and landslides in the northern regions of Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, urging residents and visitors to stay away from riverbanks.
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PMD issues Glof alert for GB, KP as fresh westerly wave approaches
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, acco...
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