NDMA issues landslide alert for northern areas as rain, glacier melt raise risks
The NDMA has issued a landslide alert for mountainous regions across the country from June 2-6, driven by persistent rainfall and glacier melt, urging caution for travelers.
- Specific regions and routes at high risk of landslides.
- Potential for flash flooding and travel disruptions.
- Travel advisories for tourists visiting northern areas.
The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a landslide alert for mountainous regions across the country from June 2 to 6.
According to the NDMA, persistent rainfall and glacier melt are likely to heighten the risk of landslides in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa between June 2 and 5, particularly in Chitral, Upper and Lower Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad and Haripur.
The authority has identified the Lowari Tunnel, Chitral–Dir Road, Swat Valley routes, the Karakoram Highway and the Naran–Kaghan Road as particularly vulnerable to landslides during the forecast period.
The NDMA also warned of continued landslide risks in Azad Jammu and Kashmir from June 2 to 6, declaring the link roads to Shahi, Sharda, Athmuqam and Arang Kel as sensitive areas.
Heavy rainfall in upper regions may trigger flash flooding in local streams and nullahs, causing travel disruptions and road blockages, the disaster management authority said.
Tourists planning to visit northern areas have been advised to check weather forecasts and road conditions before embarking on their journeys.
The NDMA said advance alerts have been issued to all relevant departments and authorities, while the NEOC continues to closely monitor weather conditions and potential threats from floods, Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and landslides nationwide.