NDMA, PMD issue alerts for potential flash floods, landslides

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) have issued alerts for potential flash floods, landslides, and heavy rainfall in various regions of Pakistan over the next few days.

The NDMA's National Emergencies Operation Center anticipates that cloudy weather will prevail in Gilgit Baltistan (GB) during the next 24 hours, with isolated rainfall expected from July 11th to 15th.

The areas likely to be impacted include Hunza, Astore, Skardu, Diamir, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar, and Chilas. These regions may experience low to medium level flash floods, landslides, and snow melt due to the current weather patterns.

Additionally, more rains with thunderstorms are expected in several areas of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Kashmir.

The PMD has also indicated chances of rain-wind/thundershowers with isolated heavy falls in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Pothohar region, upper Punjab, northeast Balochistan, Kashmir, and Gilgit Baltistan during the next 24 hours.

Hot and humid weather is expected elsewhere in the country.

Monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are penetrating the upper and central parts of the country, with a shallow trough of westerly wave present over upper regions.

In response to these forecasts, the NDMA has advised the Gilgit Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA) and local administrations to closely monitor the situation and take appropriate measures to safeguard the at-risk population.