Islamabad, Aug. 15 -- Pakistan's Meteorological Department has issued a serious warning over the rapid melting of glaciers in Gilgit-Baltistan, citing an increased risk of dangerous flooding in the re gion.

According to officials, temperatures in GB are currently 7 to 9degC higher than normal, a sharp rise that is accelerating glacial melt. This unusual heat is increasing the likelihood of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)-sudden floods caused by the collapse of water-filled glacial lakes.

The Flood Forecasting Division reports that both maximum and minimum daily temperatures are consistently above average. This has led to excessive snow and ice melt, increasing inflows into rivers and reservoirs. The water level in Tarbela Dam, for ...