National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
Coverage of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in the Nexus archive.
- Floods wreak havoc on Diamer
Climate change-induced flash floods in Diamer district damaged infrastructure, homes, and crops, disrupting transportation and electricity. A dam project and Karakoram Highway were affected, prompting calls for relief efforts.
- PM for response mechanism ahead of monsoon spell
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the establishment of a national emergency response mechanism for the monsoon season, emphasizing coordination between federal and provincial authorities to address climate-related disasters. The committee, led by the planning minister and including NDMA, will monitor preparedness weekly, while an emergency fund and water infrastructure projects were also prioritized.
- Tremors felt across most parts of Pakistan
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake from Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region caused tremors across Pakistan, while two quakes in Balochistan damaged homes and injured 18-19 people. The National Disaster Management Authority reported no fatalities, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed rescue operations.
- Suparco puts 130 glacial lakes on danger watch
Suparco identified 130 potentially dangerous glacial lakes in Pakistan using satellite imagery, sharing risk assessments with disaster management authorities. The analysis highlights climate change's role in accelerating glacial melt and warns of potential glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) threatening downstream populations.