GLOF-II to install 50 glacial stations, 4,000 discharge monitors; provide funds to 24 vulnerable valleys: Amin

GLOF-II to install 50 glacial stations, 4,000 discharge monitors; provide funds to 24 vulnerable valleys: Amin

ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Tuesday said the Ministry of Climate Change under the glacial lake outburst flood second phase (GLOF-II) project was going to install glacial stations, discharge monitors and community funds in the vulnerable valleys.

In a tweet, the SAPM said Climate Change induced glacial melt was now a common occurrence in Gilgit Baltistan Himalaya mountain range of Pakistan.

The Ministry’s GLOF-II project was installing 50 glacial stations, 4000 river discharge monitors, community funds in 24 vulnerable valleys to adapt to this clear and present danger.

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