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NDMA warns of heavy rain and potential flooding across multiple areas
August 25, 2024

National Emergency Operations Center of NDMA has anticipated more rain and thundershower in Punjab, KP, AJK and GB from tomorrow till Thursday.

In a press release today, the NDMA said heavy rainfall may trigger landslides in hilly areas and flood may also occur in low laying areas of Gujranwala Division, Lahore Division, Sahiwal Division, Twin Cities , Attock, Murree, Galliyat, Chakwal, Tala Gang, Jhelum, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Rahimyar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Layyah, Muzaffargarh, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Chiniot, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Khanpur, Sargodha, Mianwali, Khushab, Bhakkar in Punjab, and Malakand Division, Hazara Division, Peshawar Division, Mardan, Swabi, Hangu, Karak,Kohat, Orakzai, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Kurram, Waziristan Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa may experience rainfall with heavy downpour.

It further said heavy rainfall may trigger landslides in hilly areas.

Flows in local nullahs and river tributaries may increase during the forecast period.

The NDMA urged all relevant authorities and the public to take necessary precautions to mitigate the potential impacts of flooding in low lying areas and landslides in hilly areas.

It issued instructions to all relevant departments to alert Emergency Response Teams and mobilize resources to ensure a swift response to any arising situations.

The public has been advised to remain vigilant and follow instructions from local authorities.

The Authority advised the public to stay informed and download 'Pak NDMA Disaster Alert' mobile app for timely alerts and closely monitor weather reports.