Key points
- Isolated rainfall is likely across various valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir: NDMA
- Travelers in northern areas have been urged to remain vigilant: NDMA
- Widespread heavy rainfall is predicated in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan National Disaster Management Authority’s National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) has issued a landslide alert for northern regions of the country in view of forecasted monsoon rains and potential slope instability.
As per meteorological projections, isolated rainfall is likely across various valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, including Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza, Astore, Diamer, Ghanche, Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Haveli, Bagh and Poonch.
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Additionally, widespread heavy rainfall is forecasted in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in Chitral, Dir, Kohistan and adjoining mountainous zones, Radio Pakistan cited NEOC as saying.
Risk of landslides
Due to this weather pattern, there is a heightened risk of landslides, mudslides, rockfalls, and ground subsidence in several vulnerable locations.
All concerned Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs), rescue services, local administration, armed forces, and humanitarian partners including NGOs and Civil Society Organizations have been advised to ensure the presence and readiness of response personnel, machinery, and emergency equipment in the sensitive areas, according to Radio Pakistan.
Residents and travelers in northern regions have been urged to avoid steep or unstable slopes and remain vigilant. Citizens are also advised to follow official instructions and download the Pakistan NDMA Disaster Alert App for real-time updates and safety guidance.
