The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned that a moderate westerly wave is expected to enter the upper regions of the country, raising the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), debris flows, and flash flooding in several vulnerable areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan.
According to the PMD advisory, the weather system is likely to affect Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from today and extend to Gilgit-Baltistan by tomorrow, bringing widespread rain and wind-thunderstorms to upper parts of the country. Isolated heavy rainfall is also expected in mountainous catchment areas during the period.
The Met Office warned that the prevailing weather conditions could significantly increase the likelihood of GLOFs and flash floods in vulnerable regions, particularly Swat, Lower Chitral, Dir, Upper Hazara, Kohistan, Hoper, Ghulkin, Shishper, Ghizer, Hunza, Nagar, Ghanche, Shigar, and Astore.
Residents living in glaciated valleys have been advised to avoid staying near riverbanks and stream beds during rainfall and remain alert for sudden changes in water colour or unusual sounds in local nullahs that may indicate debris movement.
The PMD also advised people to move livestock and essential belongings to safer and elevated locations and maintain coordination with Community-Based Disaster Risk Management Committees (CBDRMCs).
Meanwhile, disaster management authorities have been directed to ensure round-the-clock preparedness and maintain active communication with technical focal persons in remote valleys. The authorities have also been asked to disseminate weather alerts through SMS and social media platforms to ensure timely public awareness.
Mainly hot, dry weather in Lahore
Meteorological Department on Monday predicted mainly hot and dry weather in Punjab. However, partly cloudy weather with chances of rain/dust storm-thunderstorm at isolated places in Kashmir, Murree, Galliyat, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Faisalabad, Lahore, Kasur, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad.
The weather in Lahore has become pleasant. The intensity of the heat has decreased significantly due to the blowing of cool winds and the citizens enjoyed the pleasant weather.
According to the Meteorological Department, the current temperature in Lahore was recorded at 26 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is expected to be 34 and the minimum is expected to be 23 degrees Celsius. The humidity ratio in the air in the city was recorded at 65 percent, while the winds continued to blow at a speed of 13 kilometers per hour.