MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The National Emergency Operations Center of NDMA has issued an alert in view of possible adverse weather conditions and directed the citizens and concerned institutions to take precautionary measures.
According to NDMA, there is a possibility of rain with strong winds and thunder in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Punjab and the Potohar region, while heavy rain is expected in some areas of Potohar, including Murree and Guliyat.
In Narowal, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Khanewal, Kot Addu and Bahawalpur, there is a risk of fog and smog during the night. Rains are predicted to continue in the upper and plain areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Heavy winds and thundershowers are expected in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Butgram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera and other districts. Heavy rain, snowfall and hail are also likely in some areas. Similarly, cloudy and rainy weather has been forecast in most areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir.
The NDMA has warned that the rains in the hilly areas may increase the risk of landslides and slippery roads. Citizens, especially tourists and travelers, have been instructed to avoid unnecessary travel and take precautionary measures.
Concerned agencies are advised to remain alert to deal with possible weather hazards, while citizens are directed to refer to the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert app for updated weather conditions and safety instructions.
