PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has also issued an alert predicting possible glacier bursts in KP’s five districts.
The alert reports that there is a danger of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in Upper and Lower Chitral, Dir, Swat, and Kohistan until July 1 due to increased temperatures and continued monsoon rains.
Glaciers are melting at a very fast rate due to extended heat waves, rising water levels, and flash floods wreaking havoc in the area.
PDMA has directed all concerned departments to stay alert to handle any emergency triggered by heavy rain. “Scattered to widespread rain and thunderstorms, with isolated heavy fa11s, are expected during this period in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa”, the PDMA stated in its advisory.
Residents and visitors have been warned not to make unnecessary journeys during rain, particularly in mountain or glacial areas.
The authorities are keeping a close eye on the situation, and emergency response teams have been alerted in sensitive areas in the event of a glacier burst in KP.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the ongoing rain spell will continue till 1st July.
