NDMA Issues Alert for Rain, Storms and Snow Across Country

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issues rain, thunderstorm, snowfall alert

The NDMA issued an alert for more rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall across various parts of the country as a new system of westerly winds is expected to enter most regions within 12-24 hours.

Strong winds, dust storms, widespread rain likely in many areas

Snowfall expected in Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s upper and mountainous regions.

Rain expected in Islamabad, Murree, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Gujar Khan, Gujrat, and Gujranwala.

Thunderstorms with strong winds also expected in Hafizabad, Sialkot, Mandi Bahauddin, Lahore

Rainfall expected in Khushab, Sargodha, Jhang, Faisalabad, Kasur, Okara, Bahawalpur, Burewala, Multan, Dera Ismail Khan, Narowal, Chiniot, Nankana Sahib, Pakpattan, and Sahiwal.

Rainfall in Haripur, Swabi, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Kohat, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Astore, Muzaffarabad, Bagh, Rawalakot, Haveli, Poonch, Kotli, Neelum Valley, Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Qila Saifullah, Pishin, Chaman, Kohlu, Duki, and Harnai.

NDMA warns of thunderstorms, gusty winds in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Mingora, Battagram, Peshawar, Abbottabad

Strong winds, lightning, possible hailstorms could damage weak structures, trees, power lines. Continuous rainfall may increase landslide risk in mountainous areas.

All provincial and district authorities directed to remain on high alert and take necessary precautions.