Rain, thunderstorms expected in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: NDMA
- Heavy rainfall forecast for Potohar, Murree, Galiyat, upper KP; snowfall, landslides also expected in mountainous areas
The NDMA has issued a weather alert forecasting widespread rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms across Pakistan, with heavy rainfall, snowfall, and potential landslides expected in various regions.
- Regions expecting rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms.
- Forecasts for heavy rain, snowfall, and hailstorms.
- NDMA's advice for travelers and departmental alerts.
The National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather alert, forecasting rain, strong winds and thunderstorms in several parts of the country.
According to the alert, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Punjab and the Potohar region are likely to receive rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms. Heavy rainfall is also expected at isolated locations in Potohar, Murree and Galiyat.
Fog and smog are likely to develop during night hours in Narowal, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Lahore, Khanewal, Faisalabad, Multan, Kot Addu, Bahawalpur and adjoining areas.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms is expected in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kohat, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan and Swabi.
Similar weather conditions are forecast in Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Hangu, Lakki Marwat, Karak, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan and Waziristan.
Most parts of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir are also likely to experience cloudy weather, strong winds, rain and thunderstorms.
The NDMA said intermittent rain, strong winds and thunderstorms would continue in upper and plain areas of KP. Heavy rainfall is particularly expected in upper districts, including Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra and Abbottabad.
Snowfall is expected in mountainous areas, while hailstorms may occur at some locations. The weather conditions could also trigger landslides and make roads slippery.
The authority has advised people travelling to mountainous areas to take precautionary measures and avoid unnecessary travel.
Relevant departments have also been directed to remain alert and monitor potential landslides, road conditions and other weather-related risks.