The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an early warning for a medium risk of flash floods in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan over the next 24 hours as a new weather system is expected to affect several parts of the country.
According to the alert, heavy rain accompanied by strong winds, thunderstorms, and dust storms may trigger flash flooding in rivers, streams, and seasonal nullahs, particularly in mountainous areas.
The districts most at risk in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa include Upper Dir, Swat, Battagram, Shangla, Kohistan, Mansehra, and Abbottabad, where intense rainfall could cause localised flooding.
In Balochistan, a medium flash flood risk has been forecast for Khuzdar, Zhob, Kohlu, Sibi, Musakhel, and Barkhan, with authorities warning of rapid water flows in seasonal streams.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has been directed to continuously monitor rainfall intensity and river flows, while provincial and district disaster management authorities have been instructed to remain on high alert and keep emergency response teams ready.
Residents living near rivers, streams, seasonal nullahs, and low-lying areas have been advised to move to safer locations if necessary. Local authorities have also been directed to immediately clear drainage channels and sewerage lines to reduce the risk of urban flooding.
