Key Points
- NDMA warns of heavy to widespread rainfall from September 6–9 across Pakistan
- Sindh and southern Punjab face the greatest risk of urban flooding and hill torrents
- Authorities urged to remain on high alert; public advised to avoid travel and stay away from flood-prone areas
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s disaster agency said on Saturday that at least 907 people have died and over 1,044 have been injured in weeks of monsoon rains and floods, as authorities warned of more heavy downpours across the South Asian country from September 6 to 9.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said the rains have damaged nearly 7,848 homes and killed more than 6,180 livestock, compounding humanitarian pressures.
Fuelled by moisture from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, the incoming weather system is expected to bring heavy to widespread rainfall, raising fears of further flooding and displacement.
The NDMA has called for heightened vigilance and emergency preparedness across the country.
Warning of possible urban flooding
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning of possible urban flooding in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galyat, Attock, Chakwal, and Jhelum within the next 2 to 6 hours.
The alert follows the formation of towering cumulus clouds triggered by intense heat yesterday, which may lead to heavy rainfall, thunder, and lightning.
Residents are advised to remain cautious, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay updated through official weather advisories.
اسلام آباد اور پنجاب کے شمالی علاقوں میں ممکنہ اربن فلڈنگ الرٹ/6 ستمبر:
اگلے2-6 گھنٹوں میں مری،گلیات،اسلام آباد، راولپنڈی،اٹک،چکوال،جہلم میں اربن فلڈنگ کا خطرہ۔گزشتہ روز گرمی کیوجہ سےٹاورنگ کومولس بادلوں کاسسٹم بناجوکہ آسمانی بجلی کے گرنے،گرج چمک، موسلادھار بارش کا باعث بن سکتاہے pic.twitter.com/c5fzVaNeKh— NDMA PAKISTAN (@ndmapk) September 6, 2025
Sindh
Sindh is bracing for widespread heavy rain and thunderstorms across major cities and districts, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, Sukkur, Umerkot, Tharparkar, Badin, Dadu, Jacobabad, and others. The NDMA warns that urban flooding is highly likely, particularly in low-lying urban centres.
Punjab
In southern Punjab, areas like Multan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan are expected to see heavy downpours that could trigger hill torrents and flash flooding.
Meanwhile, scattered rainfall is expected in northeastern Punjab, affecting cities such as Islamabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, and Faisalabad.
جنوبی پنجاب الرٹ/6ستمبر:
اگلے دو دنوں میں جنوبی پنجاب کے متعدد علاقوں میں تیز ہواؤں کے ساتھ بارش کا امکان، جسکے باعث بہاولپور، بہاولنگر، احمدپور، لیاقت پور، ظاہر پیر، راجن پور، خان پور، مظفر گڑھ، ڈی جی خان، رحیم یار خان اور صادق آباد میں شہری سیلاب اور ندی نالوں میں طغیانی متوقع۔ pic.twitter.com/ROtdZC5OlX— NDMA PAKISTAN (@ndmapk) September 6, 2025
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
From September 7 to 9, isolated rainfall is expected in Chitral, Dir, Kohat, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Peshawar, and surrounding districts. Though moderate, these rains could cause landslides and localized flooding in mountainous terrain.
Balochistan
Light to moderate rain is forecast across Ziarat, Kalat, Khuzdar, Dera Bugti, and adjacent areas. Some districts may experience isolated heavy falls, posing a risk to vulnerable infrastructure and rural communities.
Gilgit-Baltistan & Azad Kashmir
Skardu, Hunza, Muzaffarabad, and Neelum Valley are likely to see light showers between September 6 and 8. Travelers are advised to remain cautious due to slippery roads and potential landslides in hilly areas.
High alert
The NDMA has instructed all provincial disaster management authorities (PDMAs) and district administrations to be on high alert. Emergency services are directed to ensure:
- Evacuation plans in flood-prone areas
- Stockpiling of relief goods
- Clearance of stormwater drains
- Rapid response teams ready for deployment
Public advisory
- Avoid travel during periods of intense rain
- Stay clear of rivers, hill torrents, and low-lying areas
- Follow guidance from local authorities and emergency services
