PESHAWAR
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA)Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday issued a warning of increasing temperature in day time and possibility of rain with strong winds and thunder on Saturday and Sunday. The authority in a statement issued here also issued an alert to all district administrations in view of the weather situation.
All the district administration of the province has put on high alert to cope with any untoward incident due to dusty winds, windstorm and thunderstorm.
Landslides in the upper districts due to rains and standing crops are also feared to be damaged due to strong winds, it added and instructions to quarter concerned were issued to ensure the availability of small and large machinery.
In view of the increase in temperature, the people are instructed to avoid sun during the day and take precautionary measures.
Farmers should adjust their watering routines according to the weather, especially in wheat harvesting areas, PDMA said.
In case of strong winds, people should stay away from power lines, dilapidated buildings and structures, cyan boards and billboards.
The statement furthered that tourists and local population in sensitive highlands are instructed to take precautionary measures to be aware of weather conditions.
In sensitive districts, messages to the district administration should be conveyed to the local population in local languages.
In any emergency situation, all concerned agencies should be vigilant in maintaining road links and provide alternative routes for traffic in case of road closure, says DG PDMA.
PDMA’s emergency full operation center is fully operational. People can report any untoward incident to 1700.
