DLP Report
PESHAWAR
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather alert for various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, forecasting rain, strong winds and thunderstorms from Nov 10 to 14.
According to the authority, rain and hailstorms are expected in upper districts, including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Kohistan, Mansehra and Abbottabad. Several plain districts, including Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Charsadda and Kohat, may also receive rain.
Light snowfall is forecast in upper mountainous areas, while rainfall may trigger landslides in hilly regions. The PDMA has advised tourists and travellers to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary journeys during adverse weather.
Fog may develop at some places in the plains after the rains, while daytime temperatures are expected to drop by two to four degrees Celsius.
The authority has directed all district administrations to take precautionary measures and keep relevant departments on alert. They have also been asked to monitor vulnerable locations, streams and rivers, clear drainage systems and ensure that roads remain open to traffic.
Rescue 1122 teams have been directed to remain prepared to deal with any emergency.
The PDMA said its Emergency Operations Centre was fully operational and urged the public to report any untoward incident at helpline 1700.
