ISLAMABAD, JULY17: The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF) alert for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).
The NEOC has warned of possible GLOF in the mountainous regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Gilgit-Baltistan due to rising temperatures and expected heavy rainfall from July 17 to 23, 2024. This may lead to increased water levels in local rivers and streams, landslides, and flash flooding, a news release said.
The NDMA has directed the Provincial Disaster Management Authority of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority to coordinate with relevant departments to ensure necessary preparations and emergency response measures. Departments have been instructed to alert local communities, tourists, and travelers in the areas at risk and to avoid unnecessary travel. Mock drills should also be conducted in vulnerable areas to ensure timely evacuation and safety of people.
The NDMA has launched the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert application, available on Google Play Store and iOS App Store, to provide timely alerts, advisories, and guidelines to the public.
