The warning predicts rain accompanied by thunderstorms, windstorms and dust storms in most parts of the country.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday issued a nationwide weather alert, warning that thunderstorms, strong winds, heavy rain, urban flooding and glacier-related flood risks could affect several parts of Pakistan over the next 12 to 24 hours, with vulnerable mountainous regions facing a high threat of flash floods, landslides and glacial lake flooding (GLOF).
According to the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC), the forecast weather conditions are consistent with seasonal forecasts issued three to four months ago.
The NDMA said it continually provides advanced warnings and risk assessments to relevant federal, provincial and district authorities to ensure rapid preparation and effective response measures in advance of potential emergencies.
The warning predicts rain accompanied by thunderstorms, windstorms and dust storms in most parts of the country.
In Punjab and Islamabad, rainfall is expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Mandi Bahauddin, Sargodha, Gujar Khan, Gujrat, Jhelum, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, Khushab, Jhang, Mianwali, Dera Ghazi Khan, Kasur, Okara, Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalpur, and Rahim Yar Khan.
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In Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), thunderstorms and rains are likely in Gilgit, Skardu, Diamer, Astore, Ghizer, Hunza, Ghanche, Shigar, Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Bagh, Kotli, Poonch, Hattian, Mirpur and Bhimber.
The NDMA has also issued a separate alert regarding the risk of GLOF in GB, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and AJK. Authorities have warned that GLOF incidents could trigger flash floods, landslides and debris flows in vulnerable mountainous areas.
In KP, rainfall with thunderstorms is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda, Peshawar, Kohat, Parachinar, Karak, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan and Waziristan.
Balochistan is also likely to receive thunderstorms and rains in Turbat, Kech, Awaran, Khuzdar and Zhob, while parts of Sindh, including Jacobabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Khairpur, Dadu, Ghotki, Kashmore, Shikarpur, Shaheed Benazirabad and Karachi, may experience strong winds, dust storms and rainfall at isolated places.
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The NDMA further said that district administrations and relevant agencies are maintaining continuous monitoring of vulnerable areas and have been instructed to remain on high alert. Rescue and emergency response teams have also been tasked with ensuring their preparedness for any developing situations.
Tourists and travelers have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel during periods of intense rain and to check weather forecasts and road conditions before traveling to northern areas, where road closures due to flooding, landslides and debris flows remain possible.
The authority urged citizens to stay informed through the official Pak NDMA Disaster Alert mobile application and immediately contact local administration and rescue services in case of emergency.
The NDMA has directed all provincial and district authorities to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures to mitigate the impact of the expected weather system.
