NDMA issues weather alert for next 12 hours

Summary: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert regarding rain, strong winds and thunderstorms in different parts of the country during the next 12 hours. Rain is likely in Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir, while fog and smog have been predicted in many cities at night.

Islamabad: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert regarding rain, strong winds and thunderstorms in different parts of the country during the next 12 hours.

According to the alert issued by the National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC), rain with strong winds and thunderstorms is expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Punjab and the Pothohar region.

The alert states that heavy rain may also occur in some places in Murree, Galiyat and the Pothohar region, due to which citizens and tourists have been advised to exercise caution.

On the other hand, fog and smog are likely to prevail in Narowal, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Lahore, Khanewal and Faisalabad during the night.

Similarly, fog and smog have also been predicted in various areas of southern Punjab including Multan, Kot Addo and Bahawalpur at night.

Rain with strong winds and thunderstorms is expected in the upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra and Abbottabad, while heavy rain may also occur at some places.

According to NEOC, rain is also likely in Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kohat, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan and Swabi.

Moreover, rain with strong winds is expected in Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Hangu, Lakki Marwat, Karak, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan and Waziristan.

Rain with strong winds and thunderstorms is also expected in most areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir.

NDMA has directed citizens traveling in mountainous areas to exercise special caution and avoid unnecessary travel.

According to the authority, citizens should stay informed about the latest weather conditions and take precautionary measures in view of possible adverse weather conditions.