Suparco puts 130 glacial lakes on danger watch (opens original article in a new tab)

Suparco identified 130 glacial lakes in Pakistan that could cause floods, with 24 currently unfrozen and under observation. The agency warned of El Nino's effects on weather patterns.

• Suparco identified 130 potentially dangerous glacial lakes in Pakistan with risks of glacial lake outburst floods (Glofs)
• 24 of the 130 lakes are currently unfrozen and under close observation, with satellite imagery used to map downstream populations at risk
• Suparco warned of El Nino's impact on Pakistan's weather, including weaker monsoons, heat waves, and warmer winters