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glacial lake outburst floods (Glofs)

Coverage of glacial lake outburst floods (Glofs) in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 28 · 02:04 UTCMost recent: Jul 12 · 02:48 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
Gilgit-Baltistanplace2Glaciers Protection Authorityorganization1Amjad Hussainperson1Pakistan Meteorological Departmentorganization1Khyber Pakhtunkhwaplace1climate changetopic1Suparcoorganization1Gilgitplace1unfrozen lakestopic1Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commissionorganization1Ministry of Climate Changeorganization1Khyber Pakhtunkhwa PDMAorganization1Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authorityorganization1Thore Valleyplace1Diamerplace1Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)organization1National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC)organization1Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA)organization1cloudbursttopic1
Recent coverage
  • SECURITYJul 12 · 02:48 UTCDAWN
    GB moves to establish Glaciers Protection Authority

    Gilgit-Baltistan's Chief Minister Amjad Hussain announced the establishment of a Glaciers Protection Authority to address climate change impacts and glacier protection. The Pakistan Meteorological Department warned of glacial lake outburst flood (Glof) risks in GB and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to rising temperatures and weather systems, while emergency plans and early warning systems are already in place.

  • SCIENCEJul 8 · 02:16 UTCDAWN
    Unchecked settlements near Gilgit raise Glof risks

    Suparco warns that uncontrolled settlements near Gilgit city, fed by glacial lakes, increase risks of glacial lake outburst floods (Glofs) and overbank flooding. Satellite data shows a rapid rise in unfrozen lakes from 24 to 40 in two weeks, with urban expansion obstructing natural floodplains and heightening vulnerability to climate-induced disasters.

  • SECURITYJun 28 · 02:04 UTCDAWN
    Cloudburst-induced floods wreak havoc in Diamer’s Thore Valley

    Cloudburst-induced floods in Diamer’s Thore Valley caused extensive damage to homes, roads, and farmland, displacing dozens of families. The Pakistan Meteorological Department issued a Glof alert, while authorities warned of landslide risks and ongoing glacier melt exacerbating flood conditions in Gilgit-Baltistan.