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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has cautioned that the Pakistan climate change impact is worsening. It could rise by 22 percent in the coming year.
NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider shared the warning during a briefing to the Public Accounts Committee. He stressed that the country’s glaciers are now at greater risk due to rising heat levels. He added that the climate challenges ahead will be tougher than before.
According to the NDMA, the ongoing rise in heat is directly threatening glacier stability in the northern regions. Reservoirs are being carefully monitored to manage water flow as the monsoon season continues.
The current spell is expected to last until September 10, with the possibility of further complications if rainfall intensifies.
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So far, nearly 150,000 residents have been relocated from the Sutlej River belt to avoid potential flooding. The NDMA chief also provided an update on the situation in Gilgit-Baltistan, where rehabilitation work has already begun.
He confirmed that 2,100 tons of relief supplies have been sent to affected areas. Additionally, he emphasized the urgent evacuation of families still living in low-lying zones along water channels.
Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr Musadik Malik, warned that next year’s monsoon will be even harsher. He forecasted that rainfall could be 30 percent stronger, starting nearly two weeks earlier than usual.
The season is expected to include two to three additional spells. It may extend beyond its traditional duration, posing further risks for vulnerable communities.
