ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of heavy rainfall in Punjab province over the next 24 hours.
The weather alert also predicted snowfall in several regions of Pakistan over the next 24 to 48 hours.
Rain expected in most Punjab districts
It said heavy rain is expected in most districts of Punjab, including Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Lahore, and Gujranwala. Faisalabad, Sargodha, and surrounding areas are also likely to experience rainfall.
Snowfall is likely in Murree and nearby hilly regions. In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, rain is expected in most districts, with snow likely in higher altitude areas such as Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Naran, Kaghan, and the Galiyat region.
The authority has warned that heavy precipitation may trigger landslides in mountainous areas, potentially causing road blockages and damage.
Quetta, Ziarat, Harnai, Sibi, Qalat, Pishin, Mastung, and Qila Saifullah in Balochistan province have been designated as sensitive districts due to heightened risk.
Authorities also cautioned that rain and snowfall could make roads slippery and disrupt traffic flow.
