National Disaster Management Authority issues nationwide alert due to heavy rain, thunderstorms expected in next 12-24 hours across Pakistan.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide weather alert warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hailstorms in several parts of the country during the next 12 to 24 hours. According to the advisory, strong winds, thunderstorm-related rain, and isolated hailstorms are expected across most regions including Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
In Punjab, rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms is anticipated in areas such as Murree, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Sialkot, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Narowal, Mandi Bahauddin, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Sahiwal, and Okara. The authority also warned that Islamabad and its surrounding areas could experience heavy rain and hailstorms at isolated locations.
In Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir, rainfall and thunderstorms are likely in regions including Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza, Nagar, Ghizer, Diamer, Astore, Ghanche, Shigar, Kharmang, Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Bagh, Haveli, Poonch, and Rawalakot. Thunderstorms and possible hailstorms are forecast in some districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa such as Chitral, Dir, Swat, Swabi, Kalam, Mingora, Malakand, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, Kohat, Charsadda, and Dera Ismail Khan.
The NDMA cautioned that rising temperatures in northern regions could accelerate glacier melting, increasing the risk of glacial lake outburst floods, flash floods, and landslides in mountainous areas. Citizens are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from glacial lakes and vulnerable slopes, and remain indoors during dust storms and severe weather conditions.
The authority also warned that strong winds and hailstorms in southern regions could damage weak structures, solar panels, and vehicles. All relevant departments and provincial administrations have been directed to remain on alert and undertake precautionary measures to deal with any emergency situation. The NDMA urged the public to follow official weather advisories and use the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert for timely updates and emergency information.
The advisory highlights the importance of preparedness in anticipation of severe weather conditions, emphasizing the need for citizens to take necessary precautions during such events.
