The National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a warning on Thursday, anticipating heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash flood risks across various parts of the country from July 6 to 10.
Impact-based weather alerts from NEOC have cautioned the public that intensified monsoon activity, combined with a strong westerly wave, is expected to affect multiple regions during this period.
Northern areas, in particular, face a heightened risk of flash floods from July 7 to 12. Islamabad and parts of Punjab, including Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Mianwali, Sargodha, Khushab, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Faisalabad, Lahore, Kasur, Okara, and surrounding areas, are expected to experience isolated rain and thunderstorms from July 6 to 10. Widespread moderate to heavy rainfall is also anticipated across northern and central Punjab.
Southern Punjab districts, such as Multan, Khanewal, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan, and Dera Ghazi Khan, may receive light to moderate rain. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, heavy rain and thunderstorms are likely in Dir, Swat, Chitral, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Battagram, Swabi, Nowshera, Charsadda, Malakand, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Peshawar, Mardan, Haripur, Bannu, and Kohat.
Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir are projected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall, especially during the evening and night. Areas particularly susceptible to flash flooding include Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza, Astore, Diamer, Ghanche, Shigar, Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Rawalakot, Haveli, and Bagh.
These conditions could potentially lead to flash floods in local streams and nullahs, landslides, road blockages, and disruptions to power and communication systems. In Sindh, isolated to moderate rainfall is expected in Sukkur, Nawabshah, Kashmore, Hyderabad, Karachi, Tharparkar, Mirpur Khas, Umerkot, Sanghar, Jamshoro, Tando Allahyar, Thatta, Badin, and Mithi.
Heavy rainfall is probable in Ghotki, Khairpur, Shikarpur, Larkana, Jacobabad, and Dadu, which could result in urban flooding, traffic congestion, and damage to infrastructure. Balochistan may experience scattered to heavy rain in Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Kalat, Khuzdar, Awaran, Barkhan, Jaffarabad, Kohlu, Sibi, Dera Bugti, Loralai, Lasbela, and Naseerabad.
Waterlogging, traffic disruption, and damage to vulnerable structures due to strong winds and lightning are also anticipated, and residents are strongly advised to adhere to precautions.
In its advisory, the authority has urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel, stay indoors during intense weather, and secure household items and vehicles. Tourists are strongly cautioned against traveling to high-altitude or flood-prone areas during this period. Local authorities have been instructed to ensure the readiness of emergency response teams, clear drainage systems, and raise public awareness. Motorists are advised to avoid driving through flooded roads and underpasses.
Emergency services will remain on high alert for potential rescue and evacuation efforts. Citizens are encouraged to stay updated through NDMA’s official advisories and to download the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert App for real-time weather updates, safety tips, and early warnings.
