ISLAMABAD: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) meteorology expert Faiza Ghus warned on Wednesday that Pakistan could see shrinking winters, prolonged summers and substantially heavier monsoon rains by 2026, as the authority prepared for heightened provincial-level readiness. While speaking with a local media channel, Faiza Ghus explained that Pakistan is already witnessing the effects of climate change, including rapid glacier melt in the northern areas. She noted that winters are shrinking, summers are extending and seasonal patterns are shifting in ways that directly impact communities and ecosystems. DNA
Ghus stressed that delayed winter onset and rising temperatures are the result of both man-made factors and broader climate change impacts.
These shifts, she said, are contributing to increased heat intensity, erratic weather cycles and greater vulnerability in climate-sensitive regions. She highlighted the importance of community awareness, pointing out that the NDMA has introduced alert systems through mobile applications to keep citizens updated during weather-related emergencies. Tourism advisories are also being issued regularly, especially for areas exposed to sudden weather shifts.
She added the NDMA has already identified several highly vulnerable zones across the country. Coordination with provincial authorities, she added, is underway to strengthen preparedness, improve response mechanisms and ensure better protection for communities at risk.Responding a query, She added that the NDMA is offering climate analysis and identifying preparedness gaps, with plans now being shared across provincial authorities. She added that community awareness campaigns are underway to ensure people understand climate risks and follow safety guidelines.
