ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) of the NDMA has issued a wide-ranging impact-based weather alert warning of potential flash floods, urban inundation, and glacial water surges until July 25.
A powerful southwest monsoon system coupled with a westerly wave has prompted the NEOC to issue the alert.
The alert mentions vulnerable districts in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, and Islamabad, where heavy rains are expected to disrupt daily life and pose serious risks to low-lying and mountainous communities.
NDMA has directed disaster management authorities to remain on high alert, expedite drainage clearance, and prepare emergency teams for rapid response.
NDMA Disaster Alert App
Citizens have been advised to avoid high-risk travel, remain indoor during intense downpour, and follow official guidance via the NDMA Disaster Alert App.
The alert covers potential flash floods and urban flooding across different regions of the country, including Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh.
In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, low to moderate rainfalls are expected to continue up to July 25, with an increased risk of flash flooding in the upper catchments of major rivers.
River Kabul at Nowshera and its tributaries such as River Swat, Panjkora, Bara, and Kalpani Nullah may experience rising water levels due to glacial melting and rain-induced inflows. There is a heightened flood risk in low-lying areas and disruption in transportation, especially in hilly and mountainous regions.
In Islamabad and Punjab, strong monsoon currents are expected to penetrate central and upper regions from July 21 to 24, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall across Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan, Khanewal, Sahiwal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, Taunsa, Rajanpur, Bahawalpur, and Rahim Yar Khan.
Urban flooding is anticipated in major metropolitan cities due to heavy downpours, especially in low-lying zones.
Sindh is forecast to receive low to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms between July 20 and 24, affecting districts such as Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Jacobabad, Thatta, Badin, Larkana, Jamshoro, Nawabshah, and Mirpurkhas. Urban flooding may occur in low-lying areas, streets and underpasses.
NDMA has urged authorities in vulnerable areas to swiftly clear drainage systems and ensure emergency teams are fully equipped to handle any eventuality.
