Heavy rains, thunderstorms, and strong winds are expected to hit several parts of Pakistan over the next 12 to 14 hours, prompting the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to issue warnings for flash floods, landslides, and glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs).
The alert covers multiple regions across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir, with authorities warning of possible travel disruptions, road blockages, and infrastructure damage.
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According to the NDMA, widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms is forecast for Islamabad and several districts of Punjab, including Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Gujrat, Jhelum, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Multan, Bahawalpur, and Rahim Yar Khan.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rain and thunderstorms are expected in Chitral, Swat, Kalam, Mingora, Malakand, Mardan, Peshawar, Abbottabad, Haripur, Kohat, Bannu, and Dera Ismail Khan.
The weather system is also expected to affect Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir, including Skardu, Hunza, Nagar, Ghizer, Diamer, Astore, Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Kotli, and Bhimber.
The NDMA warned that rising temperatures, combined with heavy rainfall in northern mountainous regions, could trigger glacial lake outburst floods, raise river and stream water levels, and increase the risk of landslides in vulnerable areas.
Authorities identified Hunza, Nagar, Gilgit, Chilas, Astore, Shigar, Chitral, Kalam, and Upper Kohistan as regions at higher risk of landslides.
Several major road networks may also be affected, including the Karakoram Highway, Naran Road, Jaglot-Skardu Road, Shigar Valley Road, and Deosai Road.
Road links connecting Shimshal Valley, Attabad Lake, Karimabad, Gulmit, Shishkat Bala, and Passu were also declared sensitive due to potential landslides and severe weather.
The NDMA cautioned that hailstorms in some areas could damage standing crops, weak structures, and exposed installations, while strong winds may disrupt electricity supply and communication infrastructure.
Tourist destinations such as Kalam, Kundol, Arang Kel, Dasu, Patan and Chitral Valley may also experience travel disruptions during the forecast period.
Provincial and district administrations, rescue agencies, and road maintenance authorities have been directed to remain on high alert and ensure emergency response teams are fully prepared.
The NDMA advised tourists and travelers heading toward northern areas to monitor weather updates and road conditions before starting their journeys.
