The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning about the likelihood of heavy and intense rainfall across Pakistan in the next 24 to 48 hours, raising concerns about potential urban flooding.
The advisory calls on all relevant departments to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions. Major cities, including Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, and Sialkot, are identified as high-risk areas for flooding. Additionally, low-lying regions in Sargodha, Faisalabad, Nowshera, and Peshawar are also at risk. The NDMA warns that urban flooding could severely impact infrastructure and daily life, particularly in communities near drainage channels that are prone to flash floods.
In response to these threats, the NDMA has launched the “Pak NDMA Disaster Alert” app, available on both Google Play Store and the iOS App Store. The public is urged to use this app for timely weather updates and alerts to ensure safety.