ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued nationwide alerts for flash floods, urban flooding and landslides from July 18 to 23 in several parts of the country, including Gilgit Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Islamabad and north eastern Balochistan. Authority urges citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and take precautionary measures, according to an advisory issued by its National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) on …
NDMA issues nationwide flood and landslide alert for July 18 to 23
ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued nationwide alerts for flash floods, urban flooding and landslides from July 18 to 23 in several parts of the country, including Gilgit Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Islamabad and north eastern Balochistan.
Authority urges citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and take precautionary measures, according to an advisory issued by its National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) on Saturday.
The NEOC said the prevailing weather conditions are in line with its earlier forecast and it is continuously monitoring potential hazards while ensuring the timely dissemination of information to all relevant authorities.
Heavy rainfall may trigger flash floods in local streams, seasonal waterways and mountainous regions. Medium to high level flooding is expected in rivers and streams across Gilgit Baltistan.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper and central districts face the risk of flash floods and surging flows in hill torrents and seasonal streams.
The NDMA has also issued a landslide alert for Azad Jammu and Kashmir from July 19 to 24.
Continuous rainfall may trigger landslides in Neelum, Haveli, Poonch, Muzaffarabad and Bagh districts. Moderate risks also exist in the hilly areas of Kotli, Sudhnoti, Mirpur and Bhimber.
Roads in Muzaffarabad, Bagh, Kahuta and Bhimber may be affected by falling debris and landslides, disrupting traffic movement.
The authority warned that water levels may rise significantly in the Neelum, Jhelum and Poonch rivers and their tributaries in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Separately, NDMA has issued flood alerts for Punjab and north eastern Balochistan from July 17 to 23.
Heavy rains may cause flash floods in seasonal streams and hill torrents across both regions.
Seasonal waterways in Sialkot, Narowal, Gujrat, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Murree and Galliyat are likely to experience high flows. In Balochistan, Zhob, Sherani, Musakhel, Loralai, Harnai, Sibi, Kohlu and Jaffarabad districts may also be affected.
The NDMA warned of rising water levels in the Chenab and Ravi rivers and their tributaries, advising residents living in low lying areas to remain vigilant.
Urban flood alerts have also been issued for July 18 to 23 in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Hafizabad and Sheikhupura due to the forecast of heavy rainfall.
Low lying areas in Peshawar, Nowshera, Mardan and Charsadda may also face inundation.
The NDMA has directed all relevant authorities to keep emergency machinery and rescue teams on high alert and ensure preparedness for any emergency situation.
Citizens have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from rivers, seasonal streams, flooded roads and vulnerable mountain slopes.
Tourists are urged to exercise extreme caution when travelling through landslide prone areas.
The NDMA has urged the public to use the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert App for timely weather updates and safety advisories.
