Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday ordered the formation of a federal Emergency Response Committee and directed nationwide preparedness ahead of the monsoon season. He also instructed federal and provincial authorities to strengthen coordination against climate-related risks. The measures aim to improve disaster response as above-normal rainfall is forecast for July. Chairing a high-level meeting […]
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PMD warns Pakistan of extreme heatwave risk
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures across most of the country from July to September 2026. The outlook matters because it raises risks for agriculture, water supply, and public health. Farmers, urban populations, and vulnerable regions are expected to be most affected. According to PMD, large parts of Punjab, Sindh, […]
PMD warns of glacial floods risk in northern Pakistan
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an alert warning of possible glacial lake outburst floods (Glofs) in the northern regions of Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, following the expected arrival of a westerly weather system this weekend. Read More: PMD warns of heavy rain and hailstorm across Pakistan from May 2-5 According to the Met Office, […]
Northern Pakistan faces accelerated glacier melt
Abnormal temperature surge may accelerate glacial floods risk in northern Pakistan, the Pakistan Meteorological Department warned on Monday. Daytime temperatures remained 3–5°C above normal in several northern districts. The warning matters as accelerated glacier melt threatens vulnerable mountain communities downstream. The department said winter rainfall and snowfall stayed below seasonal averages. Persistent clear skies created […]
Punjab restores Margalla forest with 500,000 Taxila trees
Punjab government has launched a major campaign to restore Margalla Forest, engaging youth, women, and local communities. This initiative aims to combat climate change, improve air quality, and provide future generations a greener Pakistan. Over 500,000 trees will be planted this spring across Taxila, Rawalpindi, Murree, and Kahuta districts. The campaign is driven by Punjab […]
NDMA warns of above-normal 2026 monsoon rains
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has cautioned that Pakistan may face 22–26 per cent above-normal rainfall during the 2026 monsoon season, warning that climate-driven weather extremes are intensifying. NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, speaking alongside Climate Change Minister Dr Musadiq Malik on Wednesday, stressed the need for immediate nationwide preparations to […]