28/07/2025
Under the GLOF-II project , a key priority has been the installation and operationalization of Early Warning Systems (EWS) across 24 of the most climate-vulnerable valleys in and .
To date, 136 EWS sites are actively transmitting real-time data to the Pakistan Meteorological Department where it is analyzed across critical meteorological parameters.
In Gilgit-Baltistan alone, 92 stations are generating live data, enabling the issuance of timely Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) alerts.
Recently, alarms triggered by the system installed in Hassanabad alerted local communities, allowing for early evacuation and safety measures to be undertaken.
These systems, coupled with community collaboration and responsiveness, continue to demonstrate their effectiveness in safeguarding lives and livelihoods against the growing threat of .