NDMA Issues Flood and Landslide Alert as Heavy Rainfall Expected Across Pakistan
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a flood and landslide alert as a fresh spell of heavy rainfall is expected to affect several parts of Pakistan from July 11 to July 14.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), strong moisture from the Arabian Sea, combined with a westerly weather system, is likely to bring rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds to many regions of the country over the coming days.
Heavy Rain Forecast for Punjab and Islamabad
Rainfall is expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several cities across Punjab, including:
- Lahore
- Gujranwala
- Faisalabad
- Sargodha
- Sahiwal
- Multan
- Dera Ghazi Khan
- Bahawalpur
- Attock
- Chakwal
- Jhelum
The PMD has also warned that some locations may receive heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of urban flooding and water accumulation.
Flood and Landslide Risk in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rain is forecast for:
- Peshawar
- Mardan
- Swat
- Malakand
- Kohat
- Bannu
- Mansehra
- Abbottabad
- Haripur
- Battagram
- Shangla
- Kurram
- Waziristan
The NDMA has cautioned that heavy downpours could trigger flash floods and landslides, particularly in mountainous and vulnerable areas.
Rain Expected in Sindh and Balochistan
Parts of Sindh, including Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Ghotki, and Khairpur, are also likely to receive rainfall, with isolated heavy showers possible.
In Balochistan, rain is expected in several districts, including:
- Zhob
- Musakhel
- Barkhan
- Sherani
- Ziarat
- Sibbi
- Kohlu
- Dera Bugti
- Khuzdar
- Awaran
- Lasbela
- Gwadar
NDMA Advises Public to Stay Alert
The NDMA has advised provincial authorities to remain prepared for possible weather-related emergencies. Citizens are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rain and stay away from low-lying areas, streams, and landslide-prone routes.
People are also advised to monitor official weather updates and follow safety instructions issued by local authorities throughout the ongoing weather spell.
