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An alarming surge in temperatures across northern Pakistan has prompted disaster management authorities to issue a flood alert for several mountainous areas.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has raised serious concerns that continued heat may cause glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), particularly in northern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province.
According to the PDMA, regions such as Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, and Upper Dir are most vulnerable.
The agency warned that rapid glacial melting could lead to sudden flooding, endangering lives and infrastructure of the region.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department also confirmed the temperature spike and warned of possible lake bursts in these areas, adding that intense heat is speeding up glacier melt, which could escalate into emergency situations.
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Authorities have urged residents in sensitive areas to evacuate immediately to safer locations.
All rescue services, emergency teams, and local administrations have been placed on high alert to respond swiftly if needed.
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Meanwhile, a change in weather is expected in other regions of Pakistan.
Rain and thunderstorms are forecasted in Punjab, KP, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir between now and April 20.
Hailstorms may also occur in isolated areas, adding complexity to ongoing climate challenges.
Conversely, Sindh, South Punjab, and Balochistan will continue to experience a heat wave until at least April 18.
Dusty winds are expected in Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Layyah, and Muzaffargarh, while thunderstorms may affect Bahawalpur, Multan, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Vehari, and Okara.
