A Comprehensive Study of Flood Events in Pakistan 1950-2025
Floods are Pakistan’s most frequent and destructive hazard, driven by extreme rainfall, glacial melt, and poor land management, with major disasters recorded from 1950 to 2022. Climate change, urbanization, and governance gaps are intensifying risks, as seen in the catastrophic 2010 and 2022 floods. Projections for 2025 indicate heightened threats of GLOFs, flash floods, and urban inundation across all provinces. The report calls for an Integrated Flood Risk Management approach, combining structural defenses, early warning systems, nature-based solutions, and community-driven resilience.
Category: NIDM Publications
Forest Fire Mitigation Practices and Recommendations
Pakistan, like many other countries, is experiencing an increase in forest fires due to climate change. Implementing global best practices for mitigation and management can help reduce their frequency and impact.
Category: NIDM Publications
Heatwave Survival Guide & Best Practices
Heat waves have been classified among the most dangerous weather phenomena globally are among the most dangerous natural hazards. Major heat waves are associated with negative effects on society and ecosystems, including excess mortality in the population and reduced vegetation product, and often they are linked to rapidly emerging flash droughts.
Category: NIDM Publications
Need Assessment Report On Standardizing Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) Curriculum
The report provides a comprehensive account of the nationwide consultation process for developing the first-ever standardized training curriculum on Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM). It highlights NDMA’s national initiative to harmonize disaster risk management training, offering a foundational reference to ensure consistency, quality, and relevance across all capacity-building programs.
Category: NDMA Publications
National Dialogue on Standardizing Disaster Management Training Curriculum in Pakistan
The report of National Dialogue on ‘Standardizing Disaster Management Training Curriculum in Pakistan’ highlights the first step in a long-term vision to transform Pakistan’s disaster preparedness landscape through standardized, high-quality, and context-sensitive training curriculum for frontline responders, policy makers, and communities alike.
Category: NDMA Publications