ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP): Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has advised authorities concerned to remain vigilant as there are chances of glacier lake outburst flood (GLOF) events or flash floods in the snow covered and glaciated areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.
The day temperatures in Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to remain 4-6 degrees Celsius higher than normal from May 21-27 with chances of gusty winds/thunderstorm at isolated places.
This atmospheric condition potentially increases the likelihood of triggering a GLOF event or flash floods in the vulnerable areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.
The district administration, relevant local organizations and communities are advised to remain vigilant and observe precautionary measures to avoid untoward situations.
