Islamabad:
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) urged citizens on Tuesday to remain cautious, because isolated precipitation, thunderstorms and wind storms were planned for Islamabad and several regions of Punjab from June 25 to July 1.
The NDMA published the Declaration one day after the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) planned that the monsoon season this year was to start on Wednesday (today) bringing rain in various regions of the country.
The NDMA has published a weather report based on the impact of the National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC), describing the weather conditions in various regions of Wednesday (today) until next Tuesday.
The report indicated the probability of thunderstorms, wind storms and sudden floods in different parts of the country, constituting potential threats to public security, infrastructure and transport systems. He said isolated precipitation, thunderstorms and wind storms were expected in Islamabad and most parts of Punjab.
These conditions can lead to the uprooting of weak trees, temporary power outages and damage to vulnerable structures, roofs, vehicles and power lines, said NDMA. “Citizens are advised to avoid standing next to the trees, panels or weak structures and to park vehicles in secure places.”
Neoc also highlighted the risk of sudden floods at the top of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP), cashmere, the region of Potohar and Islamabad, due to dispersed to general precipitation to moderate in Lourdes, with very heavy chances of suffocating in isolated places.
“The risk for goods, infrastructure and public security in areas subject to floods and low zones is important. Residents in vulnerable places are invited to be cautious, to avoid unnecessary travel and to secure household affairs and cattle,” said NDMA.
In KP, storms and isolated precipitation were expected in several districts, he said, adding that strong winds and thunderstorms could affect the power supply, cause structural damage and reduce visibility on the roads.
In Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), strong precipitation and isolated thunderstorms were expected from June 25 to July 1, 2025, with occasional gaps. In addition, isolated precipitation and thunderstorms were probably in the Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) from June 26 to 29.
The NDMA has strongly urged all citizens, travelers and services relevant to take precautions and to remain vigilant throughout this period. Emergency intervention units was advised to remain on alert for any rescue and evacuation operations.
The public was encouraged to remain informed by regularly checking the weather updates and downloading the “Pak NDMA Disaster Alert” mobile application.
(With application input)
