Due to temperature, rapidly melting glaciers have raised the danger of glacial lake outbreaks. Gilgit, Rondo, Diamer, Astore, Skardu, Ganche, Khurmang, and Neelum Valley areas are considered sensitive.
Islamabad (Pakistan News - September 1, 2026) Due to the lakes' bursting, there is a risk of flash floods in Azad Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan, according to a flood warning issued by the NDMA. Rapidly thawing glaciers, which are exacerbated by rising temperatures and ongoing monsoon rains, have heightened the possibility of glacier lakes bursting, according to the NDMA warning.
Ghizer, Hunza, Nagar, Shigar, Gilgit, Rondo, Diamer, Astore, Skardu, Ganchhe, Khurmang, and Neelum Valley are among the regions that the report has classified as sensitive. Chitral, Upper and Lower Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Mansehra, Buner, and other adjacent mountainous regions have also seen an increase in the likelihood of flash floods and landslides.
The agencies concerned have been ordered by the NDMA to keep an eye on rivers, glaciers, lakes, and streams that are delicate. People should stay away from rivers, streams, and other dangerous locations that originate from glaciers.
The NDMA released a notice requiring rapid reporting to the appropriate agencies of any unanticipated increase in water level, an unusual soil hue in the water, or odd circumstances close to glaciers. Additionally, a warning for intense and torrential rains with lightning and thunder has been issued for the upper regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Potohar region. From September 2 to 5, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Murree, Galiat, and the areas around them are expected to get a lot of rain. In addition to Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Haripur, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Kohistan, Battagram, Shangla, Malakand, Buner, Swat, and Dir, heavy rains are also anticipated. The study stated that flash floods are a possibility in cities during severe rainfall and landslides and flooding are also a possibility in mountainous areas. The public should refrain from making unnecessary journeys, avoid low-lying locations, rivers, and rain routes. The public has been instructed by the NDMA to be aware of the district administration's weather reports, early warnings, and instructions.
The regional government has been instructed to guarantee appropriate safety precautions and to inform citizens about the current weather. The local government has also been told to move the necessary resources to delicate areas ahead of time and to keep safe evacuation preparations in place. People should stay away from flood drains, submerged roads, bridges, and fast-flowing water, and obey all posted traffic instructions. Travelers, tourists, and locals of flood-prone areas should avoid drains and riverbanks.
The likelihood of landslides, debris flows, and flash floods increasing in mountainous areas during the monsoon, according to the NDMA assessment. Before traveling, make sure you know the current road conditions and weather forecast. Don't go out unless it's necessary, especially if there's a risk of severe rain or other hazard. Never traverse floodwaters or fast-moving water by foot or automobile. Even if it seems shallow, fast-moving water might be highly dangerous.
Rapidly flowing water can wash away people or cars, according to authorities. The flow of rain-fed streams and rivers can also rise abruptly during the monsoon. Stay away from fast-flowing water sources and use caution during tourist activities in these regions. Take precautions. Adhere to the directions given by the pertinent organizations. Avoid roads that the government has closed at all costs.