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Pakistan: Provincial Authority Issues GLOF Alarm as Intense Heat Accelerates Glacial Melt

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has issued a high-alert warning for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods.

OWSA Contributor - 2 July 2026

Climate change

Sri Lanka’s Dengue Outbreak Overwhelms Hospitals; Military Deployed

Experts stress the need for sustained, multi-sectoral action: improved waste management, better urban infrastructure, public education, and research into vaccines or novel vector controls. Sri Lanka’s experience with malaria eradication shows what coordinated efforts can achieve.

OWSA Contributor - 30 June 2026

Climate change

Monsoon Surge Hits North India: Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms Expected as Heatwave Lingers Briefly

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that conditions are highly favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance rapidly across large parts of north and central India over the coming days.

OWSA Staff - 29 June 2026

Civil society

Pakistan:Residents Demand Accountability as Shakai Dand Dam Languishes Incomplete After 12 Years

As Pakistan grapples with climate change, population growth, and water stress, every stalled dam represents a missed opportunity for resilience.

OWSA Contributor - 24 June 2026

Climate change

Hindu Kush Himalaya Faces Drier But More Dangerous Monsoon in 2026, Scientists Warn

The combination of erratic rainfall and rising temperatures is expected to increase both drought and flood risks during the same season.

OWSA Contributor - 11 June 2026

Disaster Management

Kathmandu’s Riverbank Squatters Face an Uncertain Future Following Massive Eviction Drive

For city planners, the cleared riverbanks represent a step toward a cleaner, more resilient Kathmandu. But for thousands of people like Mandira, Lakshmi, and Budhathoki, the demolition drive has simply left them destitute.

OWSA Contributor - 8 May 2026

Climate change

Trump Administration Disbands Key Federal Climate Science Advisory Committee

As the federal government aggressively abdicates its traditional leadership role in climate science, the burden of addressing global warming is rapidly shifting to state and local governments, as well as the private sector.

OWSA Contributor - 28 April 2026

Afghanistan

Flash Floods Kill 17 in Afghanistan as Heavy Rains Batter Western, Central and Northern Provinces

As Afghanistan grapples with this latest natural disaster, the episode underscores the urgent need for both immediate humanitarian support and longer-term adaptation strategies.

OWSA Contributor - 30 March 2026

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