ISLAMABAD – The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) of NDMA has issued impact-based weather alerts due to predicted monsoon activity and a strong westerly wave system likely to affect multiple regions of the country from 6th to 10th July, with additional flash flood risk from 7th to 12th July in northern areas.
Isolated rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in Islamabad and In Punjab, including Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Mianwali, Sargodha, Khushab, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Faisalabad, Lahore, Kasur, Okara and adjoining areas from 6th to 10th July.
Widespread moderate to heavy rainfall is also expected across northern and central Punjab, while southern Punjab districts including Multan, Khanewal, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan, and Dera Ghazi Khan may receive low to moderate rainfall.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, heavy rain and thunderstorms are anticipated 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 will experience moderate to heavy rainfall, especially during evening and night hours, with flash flood risk in Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza, Astore, Diamir, Ghanche, Shigar, Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Rawalakot, Haveli, and Bagh.
These conditions may lead to flash flooding in local streams and nullahs, landslides, road blockages, and power/communication disruptions.
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, with heavy rainfall likely in Ghotki, Khairpur, Shikarpur, Larkana, Jacobabad, and Dadu.
These may result in urban flooding, traffic congestion, and infrastructure damage. Balochistan is expected to receive scattered to heavy rainfall in Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Kalat, Khuzdar, Awaran, Barkhan, Jaffarabad, Kohlu, Sibi, Dera Bugti, Loralai, Lasbela, and Naseerabad. Waterlogging, traffic disruption, and damage to weak structures due to strong winds and lightning are possible.
NDMA had advised the public to take precautionary measures including avoiding unnecessary travel, staying indoors during intense weather, and securing household items and vehicles.
Tourists are strongly advised to avoid traveling to high-altitude or flood-prone areas during this period.
Local administrations must ensure readiness of response teams, clearance of drainage channels, and public awareness. Motorists are cautioned to avoid driving through flooded roads and underpasses. Emergency services are on high alert for possible rescue and evacuation operations.
