Overview
- The Pakistan Meteorological Department issued an urgent GLOF alert for Gilgit‑Baltistan and upper Khyber‑Pakhtunkhwa covering March 10–12.
- The Khyber‑Pakhtunkhwa PDMA forecast heavy rain from today through Thursday in several upper districts, warning of heightened flash‑flood danger.
- PMD reported several days of above‑normal temperatures in the northern mountains, which increase the likelihood of outburst floods by accelerating glacier melt.
- The alert was circulated to NDMA, the Federal Flood Commission, the GB Disaster Management Authority and PDMA K‑P, with directives for district administrations to prepare.
- Authorities cautioned about flash floods and landslides and advised residents to stay vigilant and keep clear of rivers, streams and low‑lying valleys.