What To Do About Floods and GLOFs in Pakistan

Heavy rainfall leading to floods as well as Cloudbursts and GLOFs, have killed around a 1000 and injured around 965 people, have damaged infrastructure and livestock in various parts of Pakistan including Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. Rapidly intensifying weather events like cloudbursts, floods, and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) […]

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Cloudburst in Swat and Buner: A Climate Change Warning

On 15 August 2025, the people of Swat and Buner in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa witnessed heartbreaking disaster. A sudden cloudburst struck the region, bringing extremely heavy rain within a very short time. In just a few hours, rivers and streams overflowed, and flash floods swept through villages. Many people lost their lives, others are still missing, […]

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Environmental Politics and Climate Policy Critique

The Earth is no longer whispering warnings. It is screaming. In 2025, global carbon dioxide emissions have soared to a record-breaking 37.1 billion tons, defying every climate accord and summit declaration. What was once predicted is now reality, and worse. The ice melts faster, the oceans warm deeper, and the winds howl stronger. Somewhere between […]

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World Environment Day: Tackling Pakistan’s Environmental and Economic Challenges in the Face of Climate Change

World Environment Day 2025

Every year on June 5th, the world celebrates World Environment Day, demonstrates an important need for environmental protection and environmentally friendly approaches. It was founded by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 to raise awareness of and advocate action on environmental issues. The first World Environment Day was held in 1973 with the theme […]

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Forest Fire in Malakand 2025: An Appeal for Climate Action

Forest Fire in Malakand KPK 2025

Burning Sheen Malakand in Flames: A Young Social Worker’s Appeal for Climate Action The Fires That Devoured Everything The mountains of Malakand, which were once green with the sounds of birds and rustling leaves, especially from May to August, are now ash-filled cemeteries. The past three summers have been absolutely devastating. Once uncommon, wildfires have become an annual calamity. […]

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The Sixth Mass Extinction: Can Humans Survive? 

The Sixth Mass Extinction

 Will humans be able to pull through the ramifications of The Holocene Extinctions? The term “Holocene” was proposed by Gervais in 1869 and was formally submitted to the International Geological Congress in 1885 later on endorsed on Stratigraphic nomenclature in 1969 (JQS,2009). Human interventions have contributed momentously in endangering the Earth’s flora and fauna, vanishing seventy-five […]

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Climate Change Crisis: Rethinking Carbon Accountability

In the 21st century, environmental degradation and climate change have become severe hazards to human health and the ecosystem. Now environmental concerns are receiving a greater attention from global institutes, academics and researchers. The primary source of environmental degradation has been identified as greenhouse gases (GHGs) with a higher carbon dioxide (CO2) intensity. To address […]

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Mild Drought Conditions In Pakistan – Why and What to Do?

Pakistan is facing a drought-like situation in 2025 due to scarce rainfall and snowfall. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of significantly lower than normal precipitation across the country. This has raised concerns about water availability for agriculture, drinking, and other uses. The lack of snowfall in mountainous regions could also impact river flows and groundwater recharge in the long term. The situation highlights the growing threat of climate change and its impact on water resources in Pakistan. Rawalpindi Water Shortage: The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has declared emergency in Rawalpindi due to a severe shortage of water. This crisis can trigger drought. The water shortage in Rawalpindi has worsened, with daily demand standing at 68 million gallons against a mere 51 million gallons available. What is Drought? A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortage. Drought is a natural disaster that can have devastating impacts on communities and ecosystems. This can lead to a variety of problems, including crop failure, livestock losses, and water scarcity for human consumption. Causes of Drought: Droughts can be caused by a variety of factors, including climate change, deforestation, and unsustainable water management practices. They can occur in any part of the world, but some regions are more vulnerable than others. And Pakistan is one of the most vulnerable countries, when it come to climate change and its effects. Effects of Drought: The effects of drought can be far-reaching in Pakistan impacting agriculture as Pakistan is an agricultural country, it also affect industry, and even social stability. In severe cases, droughts can lead to famine and displacement. It is important to take steps to mitigate the impacts of drought. Solutions: Although drought is a natural disaster, but there are some ways to mitigate its effects and build resilience. Here are some solutions: • Water Conservation • Efficient Irrigation • Water Harvesting • Reduce Water Usage • Crop Selection • Water Storage • Aquifer Recharge • Reservoirs and Dams • Government Policy and Planning • Drought Management Plans: Develop comprehensive drought management plans at local, regional, and national levels to guide preparedness and response efforts. • Community Engagement and Education • Awareness Campaigns: Raise public awareness about drought risks and the importance of water conservation. • Desalination: Invest in desalination technologies • Water Recycling: Promote the reuse of treated wastewater • Climate Change Mitigation: Address the root cause of climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions through transitioning to renewable energy sources and sustainable practices. By implementing these strategies, we can enhance our resilience to drought and ensure water security for communities and ecosystems. We hope you all liked this post! Please, comment below if you have any suggestions, comments, or feedback! We #envpk love hearing from our readers! Thanks!

Pakistan is facing a drought-like situation in 2025 due to scarce rainfall and snowfall. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of significantly lower than normal precipitation across the country. This has raised concerns about water availability for agriculture, drinking, and other uses. The lack of snowfall in mountainous regions could also impact river flows […]

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