The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday issued a nationwide weather alert, warning of thunderstorms, strong winds, heavy rainfall, urban flooding and glacier-related flood risks across several parts of Pakistan over the next 12 to 24 hours.
According to the National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), the forecast aligns with the seasonal outlook issued three to four months ago. The NDMA said it has been providing advance warnings and risk assessments to federal, provincial and district authorities to support timely preparedness and emergency response.
The authority warned that vulnerable mountainous regions face an elevated risk of flash floods, landslides and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods.
Rain accompanied by thunderstorms, strong winds and dust storms is expected in many parts of the country.
In Punjab and Islamabad, rainfall is forecast for Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Mandi Bahauddin, Sargodha, Gujar Khan, Gujrat, Jhelum, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, Khushab, Jhang, Mianwali, Dera Ghazi Khan, Kasur, Okara, Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan.