National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) issues landslide alert for northern Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir
The National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) has issued a landslide alert for northern Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) from today till Saturday. The advisory warns of ongoing rainfall and glacier melt that could trigger road blockages, travel disruptions, and localised flooding in vulnerable mountainous regions.
Persistent rains and accelerating glacier melt are expected to increase the risk of landslides in several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Chitral, Upper and Lower Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, and Haripur. The NDMA has identified key transport corridors as highly susceptible to landslides during the forecast period.
The authority further warns that the threat of landslides is likely to persist in Azad Jammu and Kashmir from today till Saturday, particularly affecting connectivity routes of Shahi, Sharda, Athmuqam, and Arang Kel. Heavy rainfall in upper catchment areas may also cause localised surges in streams and nullahs, creating hazardous travel conditions and temporary road closures in mountainous terrain.
In response to the anticipated weather-related risks, the NDMA has issued advance alerts to all relevant federal, provincial, and local authorities, directing them to remain prepared for any emergency situation. The authority is continuously monitoring weather patterns, flood threats, Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), and landslide risks across the country.
Tourists and commuters planning to travel to northern and mountainous regions have been advised to check weather forecasts and road conditions before departure and strictly follow instructions issued by local administrations. Citizens are urged to stay informed through the “Pak NDMA Disaster Alert” mobile application for real-time alerts, weather advisories, and emergency updates.