The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Thursday issued a weather alert, urging caution as rain is forecast across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir, with snowfall expected in northern regions.
According to the National Emergencies Operation Center, (NEOC), rain accompanied by thunderstorms is expected in various areas during the next 12 to 24 hours. An alert has also been issued for possible snowfall and landslides in northern regions.
Rain with strong winds and thunderstorms is expected in Azad Kashmir during the next 12 to 24 hours. Showers are likely in Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Rawalakot, Bagh, Haveli, Kotli, Bhimber and Mirpur.
Rain is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan during the next 12 to 24 hours, with snowfall likely in upper areas. Showers and snowfall are forecast in Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza, Astore, Ghizer, Diamer, Ghanche, Shigar and Nagar.
Rain is expected in several cities of Punjab, including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Hafizabad, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Sargodha, Mandi Bahauddin, Chakwal, Jhelum, Attock, Murree, Bhakkar, Khushab and Mianwali during the next 12 to 24 hours.
Rain with thunderstorms is expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Charsadda, Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan, Kohat, Hangu, Bannu, Abbottabad, Haripur, Mansehra, Battagram, Kohistan, Swat, Malakand, Shangla and Chitral, with snowfall likely in mountainous areas.
Intermittent rain is likely in Hyderabad, Tharparkar, Thatta, Badin, Sujawal, Jamshoro, Dadu, Khairpur, Mirpurkhas, Mithi, Umerkot, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan and Karachi.
Rain with thunderstorms and dust storms is expected in Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Qila Saifullah, Qila Abdullah, Pishin, Barkhan, Sibi, Dera Bugti, Khuzdar, Awaran, Turbat and Gwadar.
Due to expected rains in Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan, there is a risk of landslides, while glacial lake outburst floods may also pose a threat in Gilgit-Baltistan.