NDMA Issues Urban Flood Alert Across Pakistan Amid Heavy Rain Forecast
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an urban flood alert for several major cities in Pakistan, warning of potential flooding due to expected heavy rainfall from June 25 to July 1, 2025.
Affected Areas:
- Punjab & AJK: Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Bagh, Rawalakot, Muzaffarabad
- Sindh (June 25–28): Sukkur, Larkana, Hyderabad, Karachi, Tharparkar, Mirpurkhas, Thatta, Badin
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Until July 1): Chitral, Dir, Haripur, Kohat, Kohistan, Khyber, Kurram, Mansehra, Nowshera, Malakand, Abbottabad, Bannu, Buner, Hazara, Peshawar, Swabi, Swat
- Gilgit-Baltistan: Astore, Skardu, Hunza, Shigar, Diamer, Nagar, Ghizer, Ghanche
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According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the country will experience thunderstorms and intense downpours over the next five days. The NDMA has advised citizens in vulnerable regions to take precautionary measures, avoid risky areas, and stay updated on local weather alerts.
Additionally, warnings have been issued for possible landslides in the mountainous regions of Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and KP. Residents are urged to avoid weak structures, trees, electric poles, and billboards, and to park vehicles in secure locations. Visibility is expected to decrease significantly during storms, increasing the likelihood of traffic accidents.
