The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Saturday issued an alert over the risk of glacial lake outburst floods in the upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, directing local administrations to take precautionary measures amid rising temperatures.

According to the PDMA, higher temperatures have increased the risk of glacier melting, raising the possibility of glacial lake outbursts, flash floods and landslides in sensitive areas.

The administrations of Upper and Lower Chitral, Swat, Upper Dir, Kohistan and Mansehra have been instructed to remain on high alert, continuously monitor vulnerable glacial areas and keep rescue agencies, machinery and emergency personnel ready at all times.

The PDMA also directed authorities to inform at-risk populations promptly and relocate them to safer places if required.

Tourists have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from rivers, streams, drains and glacial areas.

The public has also been urged to avoid rainwater drains and fast-flowing water during rainfall.