Pakistan Braces for Heavy Rains and Flooding: NDMA Issues Alert

Pakistan Braces for Heavy Rains and Flooding: NDMA Issues Alert

ISLAMABAD (AIA) The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a comprehensive weather alert forecasting heavy rainfall and potential flooding across multiple regions of Pakistan from August 23 to 30. Three rain-bearing systems are expected to enter the country, triggering widespread downpours and elevating flood risks in vulnerable areas.
Regions at Risk:

– Islamabad, Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Punjab: Torrential rains accompanied by strong winds expected from August 23 to 25, with urban flooding feared in low-lying zones and landslides likely in hilly terrain.

– Northeastern Punjab Districts: Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Mianwali, Khushab, Sargodha, Sialkot, Gujrat, Hafizabad, and Mandi Bahauddin forecast to receive heavy rainfall.

– Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Intense rainfall expected from August 23 to 27, with flash floods likely in streams and landslides threatening mountainous regions.

– Azad Kashmir: Rainfall may trigger landslides and flooding in Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Bagh, Haveli, Kotli, Mirpur, and Bhimber.

– Gilgit-Baltistan : Heavy rains expected from August 23 to 27, with risks of flooding and landslides disrupting road connectivity.

– Coastal Sindh Districts : Karachi, Thatta, Sujawal, Badin, and Tharparkar expected to receive heavy downpours from August 27 to 30.

– Balochistan : Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds likely in Lasbela, Khuzdar, Awaran, Kalat, Gwadar, Turbat, Kech, and Panjgur.
Precautions and Response:
The NDMA has urged the public to remain vigilant and adopt safety measures. Authorities have been placed on high alert to manage potential emergencies. Tourists have been advised to avoid travel to northern areas due to elevated risks of heavy rainfall and landslides.

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