Storm Alert: NDMA Warns of Dangerous Weather Nationwide
Islamabad: A strong weather system is expected to impact various parts of Pakistan over the next four days. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), through its National Emergency Operations Center, has issued an advisory for potential severe weather from May 27 to June 1.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Islamabad is likely to experience intermittent thunderstorms, strong winds, and rain during this period.
In Punjab, cities including Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Mianwali, Khushab, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Sahiwal, Okara, and Kasur are expected to face dust storms, thunder, and rainfall.
Southern Punjab regions such as Multan, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Bhakkar, and Muzaffargarh may witness severe weather from May 27 to 29.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, areas including Swat, Dir, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kohistan, Chitral, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, Swabi, Charsadda, Hangu, D.I. Khan, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, and Waziristan are likely to experience thunderstorms and strong winds from May 27 to 29.
In Balochistan, cities such as Quetta, Zhob, Barkhan, Khuzdar, Kalat, Lasbela, Mastung, Killa Saifullah, Killa Abdullah, and Awaran are also expected to face rain and thunderstorms during the same dates.
The Gilgit-Baltistan region, including Diamer, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza, Ghanche, and Shigar, is forecasted to receive heavy rain and hail, with a risk of landslides.
In Azad Kashmir, areas including Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur are also expected to face heavy rainfall and hailstorms till June 1.
NDMA has instructed all concerned departments to ensure preventive and emergency response measures. The public is advised to avoid unnecessary travel during storms, stay away from weak structures, trees, and billboards, and take precautions to protect crops, vehicles, and solar panels from potential damage.
