ISLAMABAD
The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has forecast heavy rain and potential flooding in Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) over the next 72 hours.
According to the latest NEOC alert, intense rainfall in the mountainous regions could trigger sharp rises in rivers, streams and seasonal nullahs, while landslides, flash floods and debris flows may pose additional risks in vulnerable areas.
Gilgit, Diamer, Ghizer, Hunza, Astore, Skardu and Shigar are among the areas facing the possibility of sudden flooding.
In AJK, vulnerable areas include Bagh, Poonch, Muzaffarabad, Haveli, Bhimber, Sudhanoti, Mirpur and Kotli.
In KP, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Bajaur, Mohmand, Shangla, Battagram, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad and Haripur may also experience sudden flooding following intense rainfall.
The weather system could also trigger urban flooding in Nowshera, Peshawar, Swabi and Mardan, with low-lying areas and connecting roads particularly vulnerable to inundation.
The NEOC has forecast increased flows in the Indus, Kabul, Swat, Panjkora, Kurram, Tochi, Jhelum, Chenab and Ravi rivers during the next 72 hours.
Rising water levels are also expected at several points along major rivers and adjoining streams and nullahs.
In Rawalpindi and Islamabad, rainfall could cause a significant surge in the flow of Nullah Lai, raising the risk of flooding in low-lying localities.
Relevant authorities have been directed to remain vigilant and ensure timely preventive measures.
The NDMA has placed particular emphasis on preparedness in mountainous areas, where monsoon rains can rapidly trigger landslides, debris flows and flash floods.
