NDMA Issues Nationwide Alerts for Rainfall, Storms, Flood from July 6 to 10

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued Alerts for rainfall, storms, dust storms, and flooding across multiple regions in Pakistan.

According to a spokesperson from NDMA, rain accompanied by dust storms is expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Mianwali, Sargodha, Khushab, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Faisalabad, Lahore, Kasur, and Okara.

In southern Punjab, heavy winds along with rain are likely in Multan, Khanewal, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan, and Dera Ghazi Khan.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is also expected to experience rain with thunderstorms in Dir, Swat, Chitral, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Batagram, Swabi, Nowshera, Charsadda, Malakand, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Peshawar, Mardan, Haripur, Bannu, and Kohat.

Heavy rainfall with potential flood risks is forecast for Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza, Astore, Diamer, Ganche, Shigar, Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Rawalakot, Haveli, and Bagh.

In Sindh, rain is expected in Sukkur, Nawabshah, Kashmore, Hyderabad, Karachi, Tharparkar, Mirpur Khas, Umerkot, Sanghar, Jamshoro, Tando Allahyar, Thatta, Badin, and Mirpur Mathelo. Additionally, heavy rains are likely in Ghotki, Khairpur, Shikarpur, Larkana, Jacobabad, and Dadu.

Urban flooding may occur in city areas due to these rains.

Balochistan is also under alert, with rainfall expected in Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Kalat, Khuzdar, Awaran, Barkhan, Jaffarabad, Kohlu, Sibi, Dera Bugti, Loralai, Lasbela, and Naseerabad.

NDMA warns that severe rains may lead to urban flooding, landslides, power outages, and disruption of traffic on roads.

The public is advised to avoid weak structures, mud walls, electric poles, and billboards during heavy rain and strong winds. Visibility may be significantly reduced during dust storms and storms, increasing the risk of accidents. People are urged to remain cautious.

Furthermore, sudden increases in water flow in local streams and nullahs are expected during rainfall, posing additional hazards.

All relevant departments have been directed by NDMA to ensure preemptive measures are in place to manage any emergency situations.

The public is urged to stay informed about weather and possible risks via the Pakistan NDMA Disaster Alert app.

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