NDMA warns of heavy rain, flash floods across upper regions from Sept 25 to 30

In Gilgit-Baltistan, Astore, Skardu, Roundu, Ghanche and Shigar have been identified as areas at risk.

In AJK, Neelum Valley, Haveli, Poonch and Sudhanoti may face flooding, while Swat, Bajaur, Lower and Upper Dir, Kohistan, Kolai-Palas, Battagram and Mansehra have been identified as vulnerable areas in K-P.The NEOC said thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were also expected in parts of the Potohar region, Punjab and K-P through September 30, with hailstorms possible at some locations.

The weather system could cause urban flooding in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Murree, Galiyat, Mianwali, Khushab, Bhakkar, Layyah, Sialkot, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Okara, Sahiwal and Jhang, among other areas.

Several other districts in K-P are also expected to receive heavy rainfall, including Dir, Swat, Buner, Malakand, Shangla, Battagram, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan, Peshawar, Kurram, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan and Waziristan. The NDMA has directed relevant departments and local authorities to take advance measures to deal with possible flooding and other weather-related hazards.

Emergency response teams and essential resources have been ordered to remain on standby in potentially affected areas. Authorities have also been instructed to continuously monitor rainfall, water levels and conditions in rivers, streams and nullahs.

The NDMA advised the public to avoid crossing seasonal streams, mountain torrents and roads submerged by floodwater, warning that rapidly rising water levels could pose a serious danger. Residents of low-lying and other vulnerable areas have been urged to remain vigilant and take necessary safety precautions.

The authority also advised citizens to use the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert mobile application for verified weather updates, information on potential hazards and guidance on precautionary measures.