The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide weather advisory warning of thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and isolated hailstorms in several parts of Pakistan during the next 12 to 24 hours.
According to the advisory, the current weather pattern matches forecasts issued earlier by the NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC). Authorities have already reviewed pre-monsoon preparedness measures through a national conference held on the prime minister’s directions.
Rain and thunderstorms expected in multiple regions
The NDMA said strong winds, thunderstorms, and rain are likely in Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
In Punjab, the affected areas may include Rawalpindi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujrat, Narowal, Mandi Bahauddin, Sheikhupura, Sargodha, Sahiwal, and Okara.
Authorities also expect heavy rainfall and isolated hailstorms in Islamabad and nearby areas.
Northern areas face flood and landslide risks
In Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, rain and thunderstorms are expected in Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza, Nagar, Ghizer, Diamer, Astore, Ghanche, Shigar, Kharmang, Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Bagh, Haveli, Poonch, and Rawalakot.
The NDMA warned that rising temperatures could accelerate glacier melting in northern regions. As a result, authorities fear glacial lake outburst floods, flash floods, and landslides in mountainous areas.
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Karachi, Hyderabad among Sindh cities likely to receive rain
In Sindh, thunderstorms and possible hailstorms may affect Karachi, Hyderabad, Matli, Matiari, Tando Allahyar, Tando Mohammad Khan, Thatta, Badin, Mirpurkhas, Sujawal, and Jamshoro.
Meanwhile, Balochistan may experience rain-bearing weather systems in Quetta, Zhob, Qila Saifullah, Qila Abdullah, Pishin, Chaman, Loralai, Khuzdar, Qalat, Mastung, Ziarat, Sibi, Barkhan, Kohlu, Dera Bugti, Surab, Hub, Gwadar, and Kech.
Public advised to remain cautious
The NDMA advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather conditions and stay away from glacial lakes and vulnerable slopes.
Authorities also warned that strong winds and hailstorms could damage weak structures, vehicles, and solar panels, especially in southern regions.
The NDMA said all provincial administrations and relevant departments remain on alert to respond to any emergency situation.
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