Potential Flooding and Landslides Warning Issued for KP and AJK

Strong monsoon currents are expected to enter the upper regions of Pakistan, bringing widespread rains across various parts of the country, according to the National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) on Tuesday.

These monsoon currents, originating from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, will initiate a series of rains within the next 24 hours, likely continuing until July 27. Thunderstorms and rains are also forecasted for Sindh tonight, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Umarkot, Mirpur Khas, Nawabshah, Sukkur, Larkana Division, Tharparkar, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, Islamkot, and surrounding areas.

Additionally, the NEOC anticipates heavy to moderate rainfall in southern Punjab’s Rohi and Rahim Yar Khan, as well as in Azad Kashmir’s Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rains are expected in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Bajaur, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Kohat, Bajaur, Mohmand, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Swabi, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Hangu, Kurram, Waziristan, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, and Dera Ismail Khan, as well as in areas of Gilgit Baltistan.

The NDMA has urged the public to take necessary precautions to mitigate the potential impacts of flooding and landslides caused by the rains. It warned of potential flooding in urban areas, rising water levels in streams and rivers, and landslides in mountainous regions.

The NDMA issued instructions to all relevant departments to alert Emergency Response Teams and mobilize resources to ensure a swift response to any arising situations.

“Tourists are advised to avoid traveling to these areas during the forecasted period,” the statement said. “The public is advised to remain vigilant and follow instructions from local authorities.”

The NDMA also advised the public to stay informed by downloading the “Pak NDMA Disaster Alert” mobile app for timely alerts and closely monitoring weather reports.