Monsoon Rains Set to Impact KP and AJK: Flood and Landslide Warnings Issued
Formidable monsoon currents are projected to permeate the upper regions of Pakistan, heralding extensive rainfall across diverse areas of the country, as delineated by the National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) on Tuesday. These monsoon currents, emanating from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, are poised to initiate a series of downpours within the next 24 hours, likely persisting until July 27.
Thunderstorms and rains are anticipated in Sindh tonight, encompassing Karachi, Hyderabad, Umarkot, Mirpur Khas, Nawabshah, Sukkur, Larkana Division, Tharparkar, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, Islamkot, and adjacent areas. Additionally, the NEOC foresees 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.
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The NDMA has exhorted the populace to undertake necessary precautions to ameliorate the potential impacts of flooding and landslides precipitated by the rains. It cautioned about possible inundation in urban areas, rising water levels in streams and rivers, and landslides in mountainous regions.
Flood and Landslide Warning for Northern Pakistan
The NDMA has issued directives to all pertinent departments to alert Emergency Response Teams and mobilize resources to ensure a swift response to any emergent 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 adhere to 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.
