Suparco Identifies 130 Potentially Dangerous Glacial Lakes in Pakistan

The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) has identified 130 potentially dangerous glacial lakes (PGDLs) in Pakistan that pose risks to downstream populations from glacial lake outburst floods (Glofs). Using satellite imagery from May 31 and June 1, 2026, Suparco mapped both frozen and unfrozen lakes and identified vulnerable nearby communities. Updates are shared with disaster management authorities. Suparco stresses that climate change is accelerating glacial melt, and these findings serve as warnings. Enhanced coordination between scientific bodies and disaster management agencies is deemed essential for early warning and risk mitigation.

Suparco's identification of 130 potentially dangerous glacial lakes highlights the increasing risks posed by climate change-induced glacial melt and the need for proactive disaster preparedness.