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PDMA warns of potential risk of glacial outburst floods

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This aerial photograph taken on March 18, 2025 shows a man (R) looking at an artificial glacier built by local residents during winters to conserve water for the summers at Pari village in Kharmang district, in Pakistan's mountainous Gilgit-Baltistan region. At the foot of Pakistan's impossibly high mountains whitened by frost all year round, farmers grappling with a lack of water have created their own ice towers. The ice forms in the shape of cones that resemble Buddhist stupas, and act as a storage system -- steadily melting throughout Spring when temperatures rise. (Photo by Manzoor BALTI / AFP) / TO GO WITH 'PAKISTAN-WATER-CLIMATE-RESPONSES' FOCUS

WEB DESK: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Khyber Pukhtunkhwa has warned of a potential risk of glacial outburst floods in northern regions due to rising temperatures.

In an alert issued to district administrations in Chitral, Dir, Swat, and other areas, the PDMA stated that a significant rise in temperature from tomorrow could lead to possible flooding. Authorities have been urged to take preemptive measures to deal with any disastrous situation.

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Local populations in vulnerable areas are to be alerted immediately, and emergency services and rescue personnel have been directed to remain on high alert. The PDMA also instructed that emergency supplies and available resources be kept ready in advance.

Tourists have been advised to take precautionary measures and avoid unnecessary travel.

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