GLOF Alert Issued for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as Heavy Rains Threaten Floods
PESHAWAR – A critical GLOF alert has been issued for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), warning of heavy rainfall this week that could trigger Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and flash flooding in the province’s mountainous areas. The GLOF alert signals an urgent need for action to protect communities, livestock, and […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Carbon Asset Inventory Launched to Drive Green Energy And Climate Financing
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa carbon asset inventory has been officially launched, marking a major step toward clean energy and climate resilience in the province. This initiative aims to track emissions, boost climate financing, and highlight the environmental impact of renewable energy projects. Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur led the launch ceremony at the […]
Swat Early Warning System Lies Unused 15 Years After Purchase
PESHAWAR – A major failure in disaster management has surfaced in Swat, where an early warning system (EWS) purchased in 2010 remains uninstalled. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Irrigation Department bought the system to issue flood alerts. Yet it has stayed locked in storage for 15 years, leaving local communities exposed to danger. The issue gained new […]
Water Crisis in Pakistan: Federal Government Declares National Emergency
PESHAWAR – In response to the growing water crisis in Pakistan, the federal government has declared it a national emergency. It has also called an urgent meeting with all provinces to develop a joint strategy. The move comes amid rising concerns over India’s violations of the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960. According to the Ministry […]
PDMA Issues Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Alert for Northern KP districts
PESHAWAR – The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) alert for several northern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The warning comes in response to rising temperatures and fast-paced glacial melting. According to a PDMA statement released on 4 July, the ongoing heatwave is causing glaciers to melt rapidly. This […]
Indus Blind Dolphin Conservation: KP Approves Rs50 Million Plan
PESHAWAR — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has taken a significant step for Indus blind dolphin conservation by approving a Rs50 million annual development plan. This initiative focuses on the riverine area of Dera Ismail Khan, where the rare Indus blind dolphin naturally resides. The plan includes research, monitoring, awareness campaigns, community involvement, and the proposed […]
Flash Floods Claim Lives as Rescue System Collapses in Swat
PESHAWAR – When nature strikes, grief is natural—but silence is not. The recent flash floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that claimed 32 lives raise urgent questions about governance, preparedness, and accountability in KP’s disaster management system. While climate change has intensified extreme weather patterns—from flash floods in the mountains to urban windstorms and hail—our public awareness […]
Monsoon Floods in Swat Trigger Devastation and Prompt High Alert
PESHAWAR – The monsoon floods in Swat have unleashed severe destruction across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with the Swat River at Khowazakhela experiencing intense flooding over the past 24 hours. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a high alert, mobilizing resources to address the crisis that has claimed lives and damaged infrastructure. Read More: KP […]
KP Launches 18 Agriculture Projects to Combat Climate Change
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Agriculture Minister, Major (R) Sajjad Barkawal, announced the launch of 18 new agricultural projects across the province, focusing on climate change resilience and sustainable farming practices. He made these remarks at the Second International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture, attended by officials, farmers, academia, and stakeholders from across Pakistan. Also Read: KP Launches […]
KP Launches Climate Action Board to Tackle Environmental Crisis
Amid the the escalating threat of climate change, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provincial assembly has passed the KP Climate Action Board Act 2025, establishing a dedicated Climate Action Board (CAB).