The Islamabad district administration has opened the spillways of Rawal Dam after heavy rainfall in Islamabad and surrounding areas caused a significant rise in the reservoir’s water level. According to district authorities, the water level at Rawal Dam reached 1,751.90 feet, prompting officials to release excess water through the dam’s spillways. The spillways were opened […]
Gilgit-Baltistan Considers Glacier Protection Authority to Safeguard Nearly 700 Glaciers
The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) government is planning a major initiative to strengthen climate resilience by considering the establishment of a dedicated Glacier Protection Authority. The proposed body would focus on preserving the region’s nearly 700 glaciers while improving disaster preparedness and environmental management in one of Pakistan’s most climate-sensitive areas. The proposal was discussed during a […]
NDMA Warns of Floods and Landslides as Heavy Rainfall Expected Across Pakistan
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a fresh alert warning of possible floods, flash flooding, and landslides in several parts of Pakistan as a new spell of heavy monsoon rains is forecast to affect the country from July 11 to July 14. According to the advisory, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and […]