Staff Reporter
Islamabad: Climate Change is real, and one can find its clear evidence and impact in ongoing flood situation in Pakistan. The unusual rainfall patterns and severity of monsoon, GLOF (Glacial Lake Outburst Flood), abnormal high temperatures and heatwaves, long periods of drought are becoming a regular feature.
According to the Global Climate Risk Index published by non-profit group Germanwatch, Pakistan is the 8th most affected country by climate change – one of the most vulnerable nations in the world when it comes to the effects of climate change over the past two decades.
These facts were mentioned by Syed Shahid Kazmi, country coordinator, Pakistan Humanitarian Forum (PHF), a coordination forum of 38 INGOs in Pakistan, while speaking on the severe impact of climate change. -PNP
