ISLAMABAD: The NDMA has issued a comprehensive weather alert for various regions across the country, forecasting a spell of rainfall, snowfall, and dense fog. Authorities have urged citizens and travelers to exercise extreme caution as adverse weather conditions are expected to impact mobility and daily life.
NDMA Issues Nationwide Weather Alert Over Expected Rain, Thunderstorms and Strong Winds
Gusty winds, thunderstorms and rain are expected in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, while several cities across Punjab, including Lahore, Gujranwala, Narowal, Sialkot, Khanewal, Faisalabad, Multan and Bahawalpur, may experience disruptions due to nighttime fog and smog. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall is anticipated in Murree, Galyat and the Potohar region. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, thunderstorms and rain are forecast for upper districts, including Chitral, Swat, Shangla, Battagram and Mansehra, while windstorms and rainfall are also expected in Peshawar, Abbottabad, Kohat, Nowshera, Khyber, Lakki Marwat, Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan. Similarly, overcast conditions accompanied by rain are expected in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, with snowfall and hailstorms likely in high-altitude mountainous areas.
Safety Advisories and Precautions
Due to continuous precipitation, the NDMA has warned of an increased risk of landslides in hilly and mountainous areas. The NEOC has strongly advised travelers and tourists to adopt necessary precautionary measures and avoid non-essential travel during this weather spell.
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Citizens are encouraged to stay updated through official advisories and local weather reports.
