Pakistan, March 11 -- Flood- and rain-related deaths make news in our part of the world during monsoon months. But recent deaths in some parts of Balochistan and India-held Kashmir due to heavy rains and landslides serve as a stark reminder to the new government in the wake of Pakistan's growing vulnerability to climate change. While major cities like Karachi and other urban areas remained safe from untimely rains, heavy rains and unseasonal snowfall in Balochistan and northern areas showcase a concerning picture, and perhaps warn the people about upcoming times.

Apart from local charts, global reports highlighting a 1.50C increase in average temperature over the past five years are enough to give us a wakeup call. This translates into l...