Key points
- Urban flooding is likely in Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi and Multan: NDMA
- NDMA has urged citizens, travellers, and relevant authorities to remain alert
- People are advised to download ‘Pak NDMA Disaster Alert’ mobile application for real-time warnings
ISLAMABAD: The National Emergencies Operation Center of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued impact-based alerts due to expected widespread monsoon rainfall and flooding risks across several regions of the country till Saturday.
Radio Pakistan reported that in Punjab, heavy rain, wind and thunderstorms are likely in Rawalpindi Lahore, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, Faisalabad, Mianwali, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Multan, D.G. Khan, Rajanpur, and Islamabad Federal Capital Territory.
Urban flooding is likely in Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Multan, Bahawalpur, and Rahim Yar Khan.
Urban flooding
In Sindh, urban flooding is expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Jamshoro, Shahid Benazirabad, and Sujawal while widespread moderate to heavy rainfall may affect Jacobabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Nawabshah, Khairpur, Kashmore, Tharparkar, Mirpurkhas, Umerkot, Sanghar, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, and Badin, posing threats of waterlogging, road blockages, and infrastructure damage, according to the NDMA.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Chitral, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Mansehra, and Battagram may experience moderate to heavy rainfall with possible flash flooding and landslides, in vulnerable mountainous terrain.
In Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Bagh, Rawalakot, Haveli, and Hattian Bala may receive moderate to heavy rainfall with the risk of flash floods, landslides, and riverine overflow.
Preemptive measures
The National Emergencies Operation Center has advised all provincial and district disaster management authorities to ensure preemptive measures like drain clearance, public advisories, deployment of emergency services, and readiness for evacuation or rescue operations where needed.
Residents in flood-prone areas, especially near nullahs, low-lying zones, and slopes, should remain alert and avoid unnecessary movement.
NDMA has urged all citizens, travellers, and relevant authorities to remain alert and take necessary precautionary measures.
People are advised to download ‘Pak NDMA Disaster Alert’ mobile application for real-time alerts and guidance.
