ISLAMABAD (PEN) : The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a fresh weather advisory for heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, strong winds, and lightning across several provinces over the next 24 hours.
⚠️ Regions on Alert
Twin Cities* (Islamabad & Rawalpindi): Expect intense rain and gusty winds with thunderstorms tonight.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa & Kashmir* (e.g., Muzaffarabad, Bagh, Neelum Valley, Swat, Dir, Abbottabad, Mansehra): Localised heavy showers and strong winds forecast.
Punjab (Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Sialkot)* and Sindh (Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Thatta, Badin, Tharparkar, Mirpurkhas) are also expected to receive significant downpours with thunder.
️ GLOF Risk in Northern Areas
The NDMA has raised a *Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF)* alert for northern mountain regions. A combination of scorching heat, monsoon rains, and western weather systems increases the risk of sudden floods from glacial lakes—potentially damaging roads, bridges, and local infrastructure.
Authorities urge tourists and high-altitude residents to:
Avoid glacier rims, lakes, and riverbanks
Report unusual water discharge or glacial changes to local officials immediately
NDMA Guidance for Citizens
Stay clear of flood-prone areas and unstable slopes
Secure loose objects around homes and clear drainage paths
Monitor official weather updates via NDMA’s platforms and the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert app .
What This Means
With thunderstorms forecast this evening in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, residents should anticipate abrupt weather shifts. The GLOF warning stresses the need for increased caution in mountainous and glacier-fed areas. Officials advise all relevant departments to maintain readiness and issue timely alerts.
