The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert regarding potential risks from March to September 2026 due to rising temperatures. The agency warned that unusually high temperatures could trigger heatwaves and accelerate glacier melting, raising the risk of glacial lake floods in northern areas.
NDMA officials highlighted that rapidly melting glaciers from March to June could cause flooding, posing a serious threat to communities and agricultural lands. Surveillance of glacial lakes is ongoing in multiple regions of Gilgit-Baltistan and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Potentially affected areas in Gilgit-Baltistan include Ahmadabad, Faizabad, Majawar, Ashkuman Valley, Gilkan, Gilmet Bober, and Wahand. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, regions such as Rishon, Kamrat, Yarkhun Valley, Lasht, Astach, Duzq, and Brep are at risk of glacial lake flooding.
All relevant authorities, including PDMA, GBDMA, district administrations, and Rescue 1122 have been alerted. District authorities have been instructed to maintain emergency evacuation plans and operational early-warning systems.
The public has been advised to stay informed about weather updates, take precautionary measures, and avoid unnecessary movement near rivers and glacial streams. NDMA urged residents to follow local authority instructions promptly in case of emergencies and recommended using the “Pak NDMA Disaster Alert” app for verified information and timely alerts.
