The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather alert, warning of heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning over the next 24 hours.
Strong winds and heavy rainfall with thunder and lightning are expected in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, according to an NDMA spokesperson. Rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds is also likely in Muzaffarabad, Bagh, Rawalakot and the Neelum Valley.
The NDMA has reported that Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur and Larkana are also likely to experience heavy rainfall.
Jacobabad, Thatta, Badin, Tharparkar and Mirpurkhas are similarly expected to receive heavy showers.
Rain accompanied by strong winds is forecast for Swat, Dir, Peshawar, Malakand, Abbottabad and Nowshera.
In addition, districts across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Charsadda and Mansehra, may experience gusty winds and rainfall.
Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, and Sialkot are also likely to receive heavy rain with thunder and lightning, the spokesperson added.
The NDMA has warned of the risk of landslides in the mountainous regions of Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
– NDMA issues Glof alert in northern areas –
The NDMA has issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (Glof) alert for northern areas, as increased risk arises from extreme heat, monsoon rains, and a westerly weather system.
According to the alert, the combination of intense heat and ongoing monsoon activity may increase the likelihood of glacial lake outbursts. Such incidents could cause flash flooding, damaging roads and bridges and disrupting connectivity.
Local residents and tourists have been advised to avoid visiting glaciers, lakes, riverbanks and to follow the instructions of local authorities.
Citizens have also been urged to immediately report any unusual water flows or visible changes in glaciers to local officials.
