ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned that five active weather systems are expected to trigger thunderstorms, strong winds, hailstorms, and heavy downpours across various parts of the country.
In a weather advisory issued by NDMA’s National Emergencies Operations Centre (NEOC), all provincial and district authorities are advised to ensure emergency preparedness, remain vigilant, and coordinate with local response units for timely action.
The authority has also urged the public to remain cautious amid ongoing severe weather conditions.
In a public advisory, the citizens are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, particularly in hilly and flood-prone areas, secure weak structures, trees, power lines, and solar panels, and park vehicles in safe, covered locations.
“Farmers should take precautions to protect standing crops from potential hailstorms and gusty winds. Travelers and tourists are advised to exercise vigilance during outdoor and mountain excursions,” it added.
According to NEOC, two major weather systems are merging towards the twin cities, where wind gusts and intense rainfall are expected between 6 pm to 11 pm today.
“Scattered hailstorms, windstorms, and heavy rain are also anticipated in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), North Punjab, and South Eastern Punjab,” it said.
In Southern Punjab, a slow-moving system is active over the Rohi area of Rahim Yar Khan. This system is gradually extending towards Rahim Yar Khan city, Sadiqabad, and Minthar, bringing light to moderate rainfall.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a weather system stretches from Peshawar to Parachinar, featuring thunderstorms, gusty winds, and heavy rain.
This system is expected to affect Peshawar, Darra Adam Khel, and the surrounding areas. Azad Jammu and Kashmir is also under the influence of an active weather system extending from Muzaffarabad into the Neelum Valley, bringing rainfall and potential storm activity, it added.
