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Glacial Lake Outburst Flood

Coverage of Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 30 · 08:07 UTCMost recent: Jul 26 · 12:13 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
Pakistan Meteorological Departmentorganization2Khyber Pakhtunkhwaplace2Gilgit-Baltistanplace1climate changetopic1Disaster Risk Community Based Management Committeesorganization1Pakistanplace1Chitralplace1Senate Standing Committee on Defenceorganization1Quettaplace1Jinnah International Airportplace1Khawaja Asifperson1Pakistan Airports Authorityorganization1Air Sialorganization1Swatplace1Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco)organization1Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT)organization1Space4Climateorganization1Swat Riverplace1
Recent coverage
  • SCIENCEJul 26 · 12:13 UTCDAWN
    PMD issues Glof alert for northern areas as several GB areas cut off for 5th consecutive day

    The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a glacial lake outburst flood (Glof) alert for Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to warming temperatures and rain, causing road closures and high flood risks. Over 7.1 million people in these regions are vulnerable, with glaciers receding due to climate change.

  • POLITICSJul 1 · 02:40 UTCDAWN
    Senate panel seeks action on high Quetta air fares

    A Senate committee addressed high airfares on the Quetta route, frequent flight cancellations to remote areas, and poor facilities at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport. It demanded mandatory flights to underserved regions, an investigation into cancellations, and a report on airport upgrades, while also discussing climate change impacts and aviation licensing issues.

  • SCIENCEJun 30 · 08:07 UTCDAWN
    Melting mountains and returning floods — Swat’s climate emergency

    Authorities issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) alert for Swat and northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to accelerated glacier melt from rising temperatures, increasing risks of flash floods and landslides. The warning echoes past climate-related crises, including the destructive 2022 floods, which were exacerbated by urban expansion into floodplains and narrowed river channels.