ISLAMABAD (MNN); The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a countrywide weather advisory, warning that heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds, urban flooding and glacier-related flood threats may impact various regions of Pakistan during the next 12 to 24 hours.
According to the National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), the prevailing weather pattern aligns with seasonal forecasts released several months earlier. The NDMA stated that it has been regularly sharing advance warnings and risk assessments with federal, provincial and district authorities to support preparedness and emergency response efforts.
The authority forecast widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms, strong winds and dust storms across much of the country. In Punjab, 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.
Similar weather conditions are likely in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, including Gilgit, Skardu, Diamer, Astore, Ghizer, Hunza, Ghanche, Shigar, Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Bagh, Kotli, Poonch, Hattian, Mirpur and Bhimber.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rain and thunderstorms are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda, Peshawar, Kohat, Parachinar, Karak, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan and Waziristan.
Balochistan may also experience rainfall and thunderstorms in Turbat, Kech, Awaran, Khuzdar and Zhob. Meanwhile, several areas of Sindh, including Jacobabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Khairpur, Dadu, Ghotki, Kashmore, Shikarpur, Shaheed Benazirabad and Karachi, could face strong winds, dust storms and rain.
The NDMA has separately warned of the possibility of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) in Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Kashmir. Such incidents could trigger flash floods, landslides and debris flows in vulnerable mountainous regions.
Authorities said district administrations and relevant departments are closely monitoring sensitive areas and have been instructed to remain on high alert. Rescue and emergency teams have also been directed to stay prepared for any developing situation.
Tourists and travelers have been advised to avoid unnecessary journeys during periods of heavy rainfall and to check weather updates and road conditions before visiting northern areas, where flooding, landslides and debris flows may lead to road closures.
The NDMA urged citizens to stay informed through its official Disaster Alert mobile application and immediately contact local authorities and rescue services in case of emergencies. Provincial and district administrations have been directed to remain vigilant and implement precautionary measures to reduce the impact of the expected weather system.
