ISLAMABAD, Aug 9 (APP): The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday in the light of higher temperatures and prevailing weather conditions, including rain and wind-thunderstorms up to August 12, issued an advisory which stated that there was increased risk of glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) events, flash floods, landslides and mudslides, in vulnerable areas of Gilgit Baltistan (GB) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
The advisory indicated that the vulnerable districts included Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Astore, Gilgit, Skardu, Ghanche, Shigar, and adjoining areas, a news release said.
The public is advised to avoid unnecessary movement in such areas, especially the discharge nullahs/ streams and rivers.
Population at risk is advised to exercise extra caution and follow instructions from local authorities for safe evacuation in case of emergency. General masses are advised to stay informed by keeping track of weather updates and alerts.NDMA has launched the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert application, available on Google Play Store and iOS App Store, to provide timely alerts, advisories, and guidelines to the public.
The NDMA has issued instructions to all relevant departments to take necessary precautions to mitigate the possible effects of flooding and extreme weather.