NDMA warns of floods during monsoon

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert for floods and landslides as both heavy and light rains are expected in different parts of Pakistan in the first week of July.

As per the NDMA forecast, moderate to heavy rains may increase water flows in streams and rivers, causing flash flooding in low-lying areas.

Monsoon rains may cause torrents in areas of Dera Ismail Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, and the Suleman and Kirthar mountain ranges. Meanwhile, urban flooding in major cities is also possible.

Rains could also trigger landslides in mountainous areas of Murree, Galiyat, Azad Kashmir, GB and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Increased temperatures and rainfall in GB and KP are expected to cause glacial lake outburst flood (Glof) events in at-risk valleys.

The NDMA further said that dust, wind, thunderstorms, and heavy showers may damage structures such as electrical poles, solar panels, hoardings, trees, and under-construction buildings.

Citizens, especially travellers and tourists, have been advised to check forecasts regarding weather and flood conditions before setting out for any travel.