Heavy Rains
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a comprehensive weather advisory, warning of widespread heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across various regions of Pakistan over the next 24 hours.
According to an NDMA spokesperson, the alert includes major urban centers and mountainous areas, raising concerns about potential flash floods, landslides, and infrastructure disruptions.
In its latest update, the NDMA stated that strong winds accompanied by heavy rainfall and thunder and lightning are expected to hit Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
Similar weather conditions are likely to affect areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, including Muzaffarabad, Bagh, Rawalakot, and the Neelum Valley. These regions may experience intense weather activity, which could pose risks to both local populations and visitors.
The weather alert extends to parts of Sindh as well. Cities such as Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, and Larkana are likely to see heavy downpours. Other districts including Jacobabad, Thatta, Badin, Tharparkar, and Mirpurkhas are also forecast to receive significant rainfall, which may lead to urban flooding and disruption of daily life.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, areas including Swat, Dir, Peshawar, Malakand, Abbottabad, and Nowshera are predicted to receive heavy rainfall along with strong winds.
Additional districts such as Charsadda and Mansehra have also been identified as zones likely to experience gusty winds and precipitation. These weather patterns could lead to flash floods and landslides in the mountainous terrain of the province.
Punjab is not exempt from the adverse weather. Major cities like Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, and Sialkot are also likely to experience heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong gusts of wind. The NDMA has urged residents to stay cautious and follow official advisories during the expected weather disturbances.
In a separate but related development, the NDMA has also issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (Glof) alert for the northern areas of the country. This alert highlights increased risk from a combination of extreme heat, active monsoon rains, and a prevailing westerly weather system.
These factors may trigger glacial lake outbursts in the mountainous regions, potentially causing flash floods that can damage roads, bridges, and affect overall connectivity.
Local communities and tourists in high-altitude areas have been strongly advised to avoid visiting glaciers, lakes, and riverbanks. The NDMA has called on citizens to remain vigilant and to report any unusual water flows or visible changes in glacial formations to local authorities immediately.
The authority emphasized that preparedness and timely response can help mitigate the impact of these potential disasters. It urged all stakeholders to remain alert and cooperate with disaster management teams and local officials to ensure safety and minimize damage.
