ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Meteorological Department has issued a flash flood alert as a new spell of westerly winds is expected to enter Pakistan, bringing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms to several regions between April 2 and 4.
According to the latest meteorological conditions, the incoming weather system will move into the country through Balochistan, triggering widespread rain, thunderstorms, and shifting weather conditions across multiple parts of Pakistan.
Authorities have warned of a heightened risk of flash flooding, particularly in areas along the Kabul River from April 2 to 4.
The Met Office cautioned that water levels and flow in the river could rise significantly during this period.
Flash floods are also expected in the Kohat, Kurram, and Gomal regions.
Additionally, streams fed by hill torrents in Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur districts are likely to experience flash flooding and increased water flow.
Water levels in the Kabul River and its tributaries are also expected to rise significantly, while streams in Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir may face similar flooding risks.
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Authorities have been urged to stay alert and implement necessary precautionary measures.
Residents in vulnerable and low-lying areas, especially those near streams, are advised to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during the forecast period.
At least 18 people have died, and 72 others have been injured in rain-related incidents in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province since March 25, authorities reported on Tuesday.
This brings the nationwide death toll from such incidents to around 40 so far this month, with more rain expected in parts of the country from Wednesday.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in KP said most casualties were caused by collapsing roofs and walls during heavy rainfall across multiple districts, with children making up the majority of the fatalities.
“Due to rains, roofs and walls of houses collapsed in various districts, resulting in 18 deaths and 72 injuries so far,” the PDMA said in a statement.
Stormy weather has also affected other parts of Pakistan in recent weeks, including Karachi, where at least 21 people have died.
In KP, 14 of the victims were children, along with three women and one man. The injured included 32 men, seven women, and 33 children.
The PDMA added that at least 60 houses were damaged in the province, with nine completely destroyed and 51 partially damaged.
Pakistan is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change and has experienced increasingly erratic weather, including heatwaves, droughts, untimely rains, and floods, in recent years.
