标题：Climate-driven erosion cuts Karakoram Highway in Upper Hunza
时间：2025-8-10
正文：
A significant stretch of the Karakoram Highway (KKH) in Upper Hunza’s Morkhun area was destroyed by river erosion on Friday, severing the overland link between Pakistan and China, the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) government said.
"River erosion remains a key contributor to highway blockages in the region," a cryosphere expert told The Express Tribune. "Although disruptions on the KKH are not unusual, the current intensity of river swelling and the scale of damage are significantly higher."
G-B government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq confirmed that the increased river flow led to the erosion of a section of the KKH, rendering it impassable. Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan has directed immediate restoration of the highway.
Since June, Pakistan has faced severe flash floods driven by cloudbursts, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), and heavy monsoon rains. G-B remains among the worst-affected areas due to its mountainous terrain and exposure to glacial melt.
This event also reflects a shift in snow cover dynamics across elevation zones in G-B. Snow cover area (SCA) has been decreasing at lower elevations, where key infrastructure, including highways, is often located, according to Winter report 2024-2025 by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The loss of seasonal snow at these elevations results in earlier and faster melt, causing rivers to swell more rapidly than before.
At the same time, permanent snow cover persists at higher elevations (above 5000 masl), where glaciated zones vary in size seasonally but show long-term shrinkage trends. In summer, the contraction of snowpack coincides with rainfall and GLOFs, multiplying hydrological stress on already fragile slopes and valley roads.
With the monsoon season ongoing and temperatures continuing to rise, officials have warned of more climate-related disruptions, urging residents and tourists to exercise caution and follow official advisories.
Data recorded between 2001 and 2020 shows that surface temperatures (LST) have risen steadily year by year, with sharp seasonal spikes in June, August, and September—precisely the months when monsoon intensity and glacial runoffs peak. These warming trends have led to the retreat of glaciers at lower elevations, adding to the volume of meltwater feeding into the region’s rivers. The increased runoff from snow and glacier melt in summer months exerts immense pressure on riverbanks, heightening the risk of flash floods and erosion events such as the one that severed the KKH.
A graph of different seasons
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Source: Winter report 2024-2025 by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
Such hydrological changes result in severe erosion along riverbanks, compromising infrastructure and triggering landslides or washouts that obstruct vital transport routes like the KKH.
The rising frequency and severity of such incidents point to the increasing vulnerability of regional road networks to climate-induced hydrological shifts.
This calls for a combination of structural interventions and informed policy measures.
While snow cover shows a decreasing trend in spring and summer, it temporarily increases during winter at higher elevations. These opposing trends at similar altitudes increase the unpredictability of runoff patterns, making it more difficult to anticipate river behaviour. Combined with rising LST, these changes are likely to exacerbate the frequency of floods, landslides, and slope failures—threatening essential infrastructure like the KKH. Glacial retreat, especially at mid-range elevations of 3000–4000 masl, is expected to continue unless warming trends reverse, compounding the vulnerabilities for both natural and built environments.
"One key strategy is conducting detailed studies of river dynamics—including sediment transport, seasonal flows, and potential course changes—and performing risk assessments before road construction," said the cryosphere expert.
"Incorporating hydrological and geomorphological evaluations during the planning stages can reduce exposure to such risks."
"During winter, when river discharge is low, strategically redirecting river flow toward less populated, rugged areas may help reshape channels and reduce pressure on fragile banks. Gabion walls provide some defence against erosion, though their effectiveness decreases under high-intensity water flow."
However, such interventions must be carefully designed to avoid ecological or geomorphological harm.
来源：the tribune
url：
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2560615/climate-driven-erosion-cuts-karakoram-highway-in-upper-hunza
标题：Met Office forecast rain with strong winds in Islamabad, outskirts
时间：2025-8-10
正文：
ISLAMABAD: The Met Office has predicted rainfall in Islamabad and adjoining areas with strong winds during next few hours today (Sunday).
The weather office in its report on Islamabad weather forecast 35 percent chance of rainfall amid partly cloudy weather in the federal capital city.
Heavy rainfall is expected in Potohar region and some parts of the northeastern Punjab.
Lahore, Sialkot, Jhelum, Attock and Gujrat likely to receive rain, according to the weather report.
Met has predicted likely rainfall with thunderstorm in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swat, Dir, Kohistan, Mansehra, Kohat, Abbottabad and Malakand districts.
Hot and humid weather likely to prevail in Sindh’s most parts. Sindh’s southeastern coastal districts including Karachi are expected to receive light rainfall or drizzle as partly couldy weather prevails in the region.
Balochistan’s most areas will experience a hot and humid weather as per the weather report.
The weather remained hot and humid in most parts of the country in last 24 hours, but northeastern Punjab, Bannu and Islamabad received rain with strong winds and thunderstorm.
Maximum rainfall received in Lahore at Paniwala Talab 86mm, Farrukhabad 85mm, Laxmi Chowk 83mm, Nishtar Town 81mm.
来源：arynews
url：
https://arynews.tv/met-office-forecast-rain-strong-winds-islamabad-outskirts/
标题：Two more die as rain lashes Punjab; Indus in low-level flood
时间：2025-8-10 9:27:00
正文：
LAHORE: Two more people died on Saturday, taking the death toll due to monsoon rainfall in Punjab to 166, as another spell of torrential monsoon lashed several cities in Punjab. The deaths were reported in Sialkot and Jhelum, with the former receiving 78 millimetres of rain — the highest in the province.
According to the Pakistan Meteorologi-cal Department (PMD), Sialkot City received 78mm of rain, Lahore 43.4mm, Gujranwala 36.8mm, Chakwal 23mm, Attock 13.6mm, Mangla 12.2mm, Gujrat 10.6mm, Narowal 5.0mm, Rawalakot 4.0mm, Islamabad Airport 3.9mm, and Mandi Bahauddin 0.5mm.
The Met Department said mainly hot and humid weather was expected in most parts of Punjab, but rain-wind/thundershower was expected at isolated places in northeastern Punjab, Potohar, Islamabad, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and adjoining hilly areas on Sunday.
According to provincial figures issued on Aug 8, 164 people have died and 82 have sustained injuries during the ongoing monsoon season that has also killed 121 head of cattle. About 216 houses were also destroyed across the province.
Sialkot receives 78mm rainfall, the highest in the province
In Lahore, the rain started at 1:30pm and continued till 4:30pm. According to the Water and Sanitation Authority (Wasa), 86mm rain was reported at Pani Wala Talab, 85mm at Farrukhabad, 83mm at Lakshmi Chowk, 81mm at Nishtar Town, 60mm at Gulberg, 57mm at Chowk Nakhuda, 45mm at Iqbal Town, 44mm at Johar Town, 43mm at Samanabad and less than 30mm at Gulshan-i-Ravi, Qurtaba Chowk, Jail Road, and Tajpura.
Due to rain, water accumulated in Model Town, Kot Lakhpat, Peco Road, Township, Green Town, Factory Area, Muslim Town, Garden Town and adjacent localities. The water was also accumulated in Nishtar Park Sports Complex, which caused the cancellation of ‘Independence Family Fun Race’, which was planned in the evening. The rain also caused electricity problems in the city as more than 120 feeders in different areas had tripped.
Meanwhile, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued a warning about low-level flooding in rivers in the province. According to the latest update, Tarbela Dam is currently 96 per cent full with its water level standing at 1546.00 feet, while Mangla Dam is 63pc full at 1205.25 feet.
On the Indus River, low-level flooding has been reported at Chashma Barrage, while flows at other key barrages — including Tarbela, Kalabagh, Taunsa, Guddu, Sukkur, and Kotri remain normal. Similarly, the Jhelum, Sutlej, and Kabul Rivers are flowing at expected levels without any immediate threat.
The Chenab River and its adjoining streams are also stable, with no unusual rise in water levels. However, the Ravi River is experiencing low-level flooding in the Basantar Nullah, though the main river’s flow remains normal.
Meanwhile, the hill torrents in Koh-i-Suleman and Dera Ghazi Khan Division are currently dry, posing no flood risk. With the monsoon season in full swing, the director general of the Punjab PDMA advised citizens to exercise extreme caution, especially near water bodies.
Section 144 has been imposed along rivers, canals, and streams to prevent accidents, and people have been strictly warned against swimming or bathing in these areas. Authorities have assured the public that all necessary measures are in place to handle any emergency, but residents in low-lying areas should stay alert for further updates.
来源：Dawn
url：
https://www.dawn.com/news/1929866/two-more-die-as-rain-lashes-punjab-indus-in-low-level-flood
标题：NDMA - Monsoon 2025 Daily Situation Report No. 46
时间：2025-8-10
正文总结：
Explanation of NDMA Monsoon 2025 Daily Situation Report No. 46 (August 10, 2025)
I. Casualties
(1) Past 24 Hours (13:00 on August 9, 2025 to 13:00 on August 10, 2025)
Deaths: Only deaths were recorded in Diamer district of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), with 2 males dead, 0 females and 0 children, totaling 2 deaths. The cause of death was landslides.
Injuries: 1 male was injured in Nowshera district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP); 1 male was injured in Diamer district of GB, with a total of 2 people injured nationwide.
(2) Cumulative Situation (June 26 to August 10, 2025)
Deaths: A total of 305 people have died nationwide, including 164 in Punjab, 71 in KP, 28 in Sindh, 20 in Balochistan, 12 in GB, 2 in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K), and 8 in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).
Injuries: A total of 734 people have been injured nationwide, including 582 in Punjab, 89 in KP, 40 in Sindh, 4 in Balochistan, 6 in GB, 10 in AJ&K, and 3 in ICT.
Causes of death: Including house collapse, drowning, flash floods, landslides, electrocution, lightning, heavy rain, etc., with some causes unknown.
II. Damage to Infrastructure and Private Property
(1) Past 24 Hours
Houses damaged: Only Nowshera district of KP had records of house damage, with 8 partially damaged and 1 completely damaged, totaling 9. No livestock deaths were recorded.
Bridges damaged: Only 2 bridges in Hunza district of GB were completely damaged.
Roads damaged: No road damage was recorded (NTR).
(2) Cumulative Situation (June 26 to August 10, 2025)
Roads: A total of 449.58 kilometers of roads were damaged nationwide, including 431.74 kilometers in KP, 1.5 kilometers in Balochistan, 14.84 kilometers in GB, and 1.5 kilometers in AJ&K.
Bridges: A total of 107 bridges were damaged, including 41 in KP, 62 in GB, 3 in ICT, and 1 in Balochistan.
Houses: A total of 1,722 houses were damaged, including 572 completely damaged and 1,150 partially damaged. 216 in Punjab (1 completely damaged, 215 partially damaged); 375 in KP (102 completely damaged, 273 partially damaged); 87 in Sindh (33 completely damaged, 54 partially damaged); 82 in Balochistan (13 completely damaged, 69 partially damaged); 543 in GB (347 completely damaged, 196 partially damaged); 363 in AJ&K (75 completely damaged, 288 partially damaged); 56 in ICT (1 completely damaged, 55 partially damaged).
Livestock: A total of 434 livestock died, including 121 in Punjab, 147 in KP, 85 in Sindh, 67 in GB, and 14 in AJ&K.
III. Flood Relief Activities
(1) Past 24 Hours
No relevant rescue activity records (NTR).
(2) Cumulative Situation (June 26 to August 10, 2025)
Distribution of relief materials: Various materials were distributed, including tents, ration bags, blankets, sandbags, quilts/sleeping bags, mattresses, kitchen utensils, mosquito nets, plastic mats, hygiene kits, tarpaulins, food packs, etc. Among them, GB region distributed a large number of tents (1,140), quilts/sleeping bags (88), kitchen utensils (689 sets), etc.; KP Province was involved in the distribution of various materials; Sindh Province distributed 500 tents and 2,070 tarpaulins, etc.
Other rescue equipment: Punjab Province had 37 de-watering pumps and 34 boats; Sindh Province had 75 de-watering pumps, 30 life jackets and 3 boats; ICT region had 34 de-watering pumps and 30 life jackets, etc.
IV. Relief Camps and Medical Camps
(1) Past 24 Hours
No relevant records (NTR).
(2) Cumulative Situation (June 26 to August 10, 2025)
Relief camps: A total of 62 relief camps were set up nationwide, including 53 in Punjab, 2 in Sindh (with 176 people staying), 1 in ICT, and 6 in GB (with 2,900 people staying).
Medical treatment: A total of 589 people were treated in GB (12 + 577), and no relevant records were found in other regions.
V. Rescue Operations
(1) Past 24 Hours
No relevant records (NTR).
(2) Cumulative Situation (June 26 to August 10, 2025)
A total of 223 rescue operations were carried out nationwide, rescuing 2,880 people. Among them, 14 operations in GB rescued 750 people; 55 operations in KP rescued 346 people; 3 operations in Balochistan rescued 17 people; 3 operations in Sindh rescued 53 people; 128 operations in Punjab rescued 1,543 people; 4 operations in ICT rescued 35 people; 16 operations in AJ&K rescued 136 people.
VI. Meteorological and Hydrological Forecast (Released by Pakistan Meteorological Department at 11:30 on August 10, 2025)
(1) Weather forecast for the next 24 hours
Isolated thunderstorms and rain may occur in the upper reaches of major rivers such as the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej, and some lower reaches may also have isolated thunderstorms and rain, while other areas are mainly dry.
(2) Reservoir water levels (as of 6:00 PST)
The current water level of Tarbela Dam is 1546.00 feet, with a maximum conservation level of 1550.00 feet, and the water storage capacity reaches 95.98%.
The current water level of Mangla Dam is 1205.75 feet, with a maximum conservation level of 1242.00 feet, and the water storage capacity reaches 63.57%.
(3) River flow forecast (thousand cubic feet per second)
The inflow of each station of the Indus River is expected to be between 140-275 thousand cubic feet per second in the next 24 hours. Chashma Station is at a low flood level, and most others are below the low flood level.
The flow of other rivers such as the Kabul River, Jhelum River, Chenab River, Ravi River, and Sutlej River at various stations is mostly within the normal range, with no major flood risks.
VII. Rainfall in the past 24 hours (as of 8:00 PST on August 10, 2025)
Punjab Province: Rainfall in parts of Lahore reached 86 mm, parts of Gujranwala 45 mm, parts of Faisalabad 13 mm, etc.
Kashmir Region: Dhulli 1 mm.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province: Bannu 13 mm.
Rainfall in other areas was relatively small or only trace amounts.
巴基斯坦国家灾害管理局 2025 年季风季第 46 期每日情况报告（2025 年 8 月 10 日）
一、伤亡情况
（一）过去 24 小时（2025 年 8 月 9 日 13:00 至 8 月 10 日 13:00）
死亡人数：仅吉尔吉特 - 巴尔蒂斯坦（GB）的迪亚梅地区有死亡记录，其中男性 2 人，女性和儿童均为 0 人，共 2 人死亡，死亡原因是山体滑坡。
受伤人数：开伯尔 - 普赫图赫瓦省（KP）的瑙谢拉地区 1 名男性受伤；GB 的迪亚梅地区 1 名男性受伤，全国共 2 人受伤。
（二）累计情况（2025 年 6 月 26 日至 8 月 10 日）
死亡人数：全国累计死亡 305 人，其中旁遮普省 164 人、KP 省 71 人、信德省 28 人、俾路支省 20 人、GB 地区 12 人、阿扎德查谟和克什米尔（AJ&K）2 人、伊斯兰堡首都区（ICT）8 人。
受伤人数：全国累计受伤 734 人，其中旁遮普省 582 人、KP 省 89 人、信德省 40 人、俾路支省 4 人、GB 地区 6 人、AJ&K 地区 10 人、ICT 地区 3 人。
死亡原因：包括房屋倒塌、溺水、山洪暴发、山体滑坡、触电、雷击、暴雨等，另有部分原因不明。
二、基础设施及私人财产损失
（一）过去 24 小时
房屋损毁：仅 KP 省的瑙谢拉地区有房屋损毁记录，其中 8 所部分损毁，1 所完全损毁，共 9 所。无牲畜死亡记录。
桥梁损毁：仅 GB 的罕萨地区有 2 座桥梁完全损毁。
道路损毁：无道路损毁记录（NTR）。
（二）累计情况（2025 年 6 月 26 日至 8 月 10 日）
道路：全国共损毁道路 449.58 公里，其中 KP 省 431.74 公里、俾路支省 1.5 公里、GB 地区 14.84 公里、AJ&K 地区 1.5 公里。
桥梁：共损毁 107 座，其中 KP 省 41 座、GB 地区 62 座、ICT 地区 3 座、俾路支省 1 座。
房屋：共损毁 1722 所，其中完全损毁 572 所，部分损毁 1150 所。旁遮普省 216 所（1 所完全损毁、215 所部分损毁）；KP 省 375 所（102 所完全损毁、273 所部分损毁）；信德省 87 所（33 所完全损毁、54 所部分损毁）；俾路支省 82 所（13 所完全损毁、69 所部分损毁）；GB 地区 543 所（347 所完全损毁、196 所部分损毁）；AJ&K 地区 363 所（75 所完全损毁、288 所部分损毁）；ICT 地区 56 所（1 所完全损毁、55 所部分损毁）。
牲畜：共死亡 434 头，其中旁遮普省 121 头、KP 省 147 头、信德省 85 头、GB 地区 67 头、AJ&K 地区 14 头。
三、洪水救援活动
（一）过去 24 小时
无相关救援活动记录（NTR）。
（二）累计情况（2025 年 6 月 26 日至 8 月 10 日）
救援物资发放：包括帐篷、口粮袋、毯子、沙袋、被子 / 睡袋、床垫、厨房用具、蚊帐、塑料垫、卫生包、油布、食品包等多种物资，其中 GB 地区发放的帐篷（1140 顶）、被子 / 睡袋（88 个）、厨房用具（689 套）等数量较多；KP 省在多种物资发放上均有涉及；信德省发放了 500 顶帐篷和 2070 块油布等。
其他救援设备：旁遮普省有 37 台排水泵和 34 艘船；信德省有 75 台排水泵、30 件救生衣和 3 艘船；ICT 地区有 34 台排水泵和 30 件救生衣等。
四、救援营地及医疗营地
（一）过去 24 小时
无相关记录（NTR）。
（二）累计情况（2025 年 6 月 26 日至 8 月 10 日）
救援营地：全国共设立 62 个救援营地，其中旁遮普省 53 个、信德省 2 个（176 人入住）、ICT 地区 1 个、GB 地区 6 个（2900 人入住）。
医疗救治：GB 地区累计治疗 589 人（12 人 + 577 人），其他地区无相关记录。
五、救援行动
（一）过去 24 小时
无相关记录（NTR）。
（二）累计情况（2025 年 6 月 26 日至 8 月 10 日）
全国共开展 223 次救援行动，救出 2880 人。其中 GB 地区 14 次救出 750 人；KP 省 55 次救出 346 人；俾路支省 3 次救出 17 人；信德省 3 次救出 53 人；旁遮普省 128 次救出 1543 人；ICT 地区 4 次救出 35 人；AJ&K 地区 16 次救出 136 人。
六、气象及水文预报（巴基斯坦气象部门 2025 年 8 月 10 日 11:30 发布）
（一）未来 24 小时天气预报
印度河、杰赫勒姆河、杰纳布河、拉维河、萨特累季河等主要河流的上游流域可能出现孤立雷暴降雨，部分下游流域也有孤立雷暴降雨，另有部分地区主要为干燥天气。
（二）水库水位（截至 6:00 PST）
塔贝拉大坝当前水位 1546.00 英尺，最高保护水位 1550.00 英尺，蓄水量达 95.98%。
曼格拉大坝当前水位 1205.75 英尺，最高保护水位 1242.00 英尺，蓄水量达 63.57%。
（三）河流流量预测（千立方英尺 / 秒）
印度河各站点未来 24 小时流入量预计在 140-275 千立方英尺 / 秒之间，查什马站为低洪水水位，其他多低于低洪水水位。
其他河流如喀布尔河、杰赫勒姆河、杰纳布河、拉维河、萨特累季河等各站点流量也多处于正常范围，无重大洪水风险。
七、过去 24 小时降雨量（截至 2025 年 8 月 10 日 8:00 PST）
旁遮普省：拉合尔部分地区降雨量达 86 毫米，古吉兰瓦拉部分地区 45 毫米，费萨拉巴德部分地区 13 毫米等。
克什米尔地区：杜利 1 毫米。
开伯尔 - 普赫图赫瓦省：班努 13 毫米。
其他地区降雨量相对较少或仅有微量降雨。
来源：NDMA
url：https://www.ndma.gov.pk/storage/sitreps/August2025/iOwLncDOeEaf2VZU12dZ.pdf
