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Status of Glacial Lakes in Pakistan

Status of Glacial Lakes in Pakistan

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Frozen / Unfrozen Lakes – May 2026 DistrictAstore Frozen / Cloudy ProvinceGilgit Baltistan Observation Date06-May-2026 Area 20260.08 sq. Km Max Area 20250.1 sq. Km DistrictDiamer Froze…

Published on : May 11, 2026
Massive Deforestation Event In Upper Dir

Massive Deforestation Event In Upper Dir

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Massive deforestation event is observed from high resolution satellite data during period of 2019-2026. An estimated 66.58 ha natural forest tree cover has been ruthlessly cut down across 13…

Published on : May 6, 2026
Snow Cover Assessment

Snow Cover Assessment

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Satellite imagery analysis of 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 shows a notable variation in snow cover extent in the Upper Indus Basin (UIB), the Gilgit-Baltistan province, and the Chitral area in …

Published on : April 23, 2026
Historical Data on Crop Estimation

Historical Data on Crop Estimation

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Satellite-based crop estimation in Pakistan provides comprehensive insights into the area, production, and yield of major crops including wheat, sugarcane, rice, and cotton. These estimates,…

Published on : April 14, 2026
Destabilization at Skamri Glacier, Karakoram

Destabilization at Skamri Glacier, Karakoram

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New satellite data shows rapid destabilization at Skamri Glacier, Karakoram. Rising temperatures are accelerating glacier melt. Orange zones highlight expanding supraglacial lakes. Increased…

Published on : March 18, 2026
Tracking River Course Changes in Pakistan from Space

Tracking River Course Changes in Pakistan from Space

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A river’s course, the path it follows from its source to its end, is not static. Rivers are dynamic systems that constantly adjust their shape, position, and-profile over time. These adjustm…

Published on : March 16, 2026
Rapid Warming of the Northern Arabian Sea

Rapid Warming of the Northern Arabian Sea

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Satellite data from 2003 to 2025 shows rapid warming in the Northern Arabian Sea, with Pakistan’s coastal waters experiencing temperature increases between 0.7°C and over 3°C. Rising sea sur…

Published on : March 10, 2026
Smog / Fog over Pakistan and Surrounding Region

Smog / Fog over Pakistan and Surrounding Region

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SUPARCO continuously monitors smog, fog, and aerosol loading over Pakistan using daily satellite observations, which play a critical role in understanding air quality patterns and their seas…

Published on : March 5, 2026