Islamabad : National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) of NDMA has issued multiple impact-based weather alerts in view of the ongoing monsoon activity driven by a strong southwest monsoon system and westerly wave. The alerts cover potential flash floods and urban flooding across different regions of the country, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, low to moderate rainfalls are expected to continue up to 25th July, with an increased risk of flash flooding in the upper catchments of major rivers. River Kabul at Nowshera and its tributaries such as River Swat, Panjkora, Bara, and Kalpani Nullah may experience rising water levels due to glacial melting and rain-induced inflows. There is a heightened flood risk in low-lying areas and disruption in transportation, especially in hilly and mountainous regions.
In Islamabad and Punjab, strong monsoon currents are expected to penetrate central and upper regions from 21st to 24th July, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall across Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan, Khanewal, Sahiwal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, Taunsa, Rajanpur, Bahawalpur, and Rahim Yar Khan. Urban flooding is anticipated in major metropolitan cities due to heavy downpours, especially in low-lying zones.
In Sindh, the active monsoon system is forecasted to generate low to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms from 19th to 24th July in districts including Hyderabad, Sukkur, Jacobabad, Thatta, Badin, Larkana, Jamshoro, Nawabshah, Karachi, and Mirpurkhas. Urban flooding may occur in low-lying areas, streets and underpasses.
NDMA urges all PDMAs and DDMAs to remain on high alert, monitor the situation closely, and issue timely advisories to communities. Authorities are advised to expedite the clearance of drainage systems and ensure that emergency response teams are fully prepared to deal with any eventuality. Tourists and local residents are strongly discouraged from travelling to high-altitude or vulnerable areas during the forecast period and should remain alert for any evacuation or emergency response instructions. Local administrations must stay vigilant and implement all necessary safety measures to protect communities, particularly those residing near streams and nullahs. The public is urged to remain indoors during periods of intense rainfall, keep drainage outlets clear, and safeguard essential household items.
Citizens are strongly encouraged to follow official advisories, take precautionary measures, and download the Pakistan NDMA Disaster Alert App for real-time updates, alerts, and safety guidance.
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