Avalanches in Pakistan
When avalanches happen in Pakistan
December to March — Northern snow and avalanche season
Gilgit-Baltistan and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This season crosses the new year.
What to do in a avalanche
The steps below are the same wherever you are — the hazard does not change because the border does. Read the avalanche safety guide →
Emergency numbers — Pakistan
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15 — Police
Nationwide. Published by Islamabad, Punjab, Karachi and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police. -
1122 — Rescue 1122 — ambulance, fire and rescue
Operated by the Punjab Emergency Service. Other provinces have adopted the number, but the service named on the official site is Punjab's. -
115 — Edhi Foundation ambulance
A charity, not a government service, and the largest ambulance network in Pakistan. Published by the Edhi Foundation itself.
Verified 4 September 2026. Numbers change; check locally if this date is old.
Related reading
Sources and update frequency for every figure on this page are listed on data sources, and the collection method on methodology.