{"id":526922,"date":"2026-01-22T09:40:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T04:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=526922"},"modified":"2026-01-22T09:40:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T04:40:14","slug":"rain-and-snowfall-expected-in-northern-areas-alert-issued","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/rain-and-snowfall-expected-in-northern-areas-alert-issued\/","title":{"rendered":"Rain and snowfall expected in Northern Areas, alert issued"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> PESHAWAR<br \/>\nThe National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert warning of rain and snowfall in Pakistan\u2019s northern areas from January 21 to 24. According to the alert on Wednesday, there is a risk of flooding in streams and rivers due to rainfall and snowmelt.<br \/>\nThe NDMA stated that heavy rain and snowfall in upper regions could lead to a sudden rise in water levels in the Kabul River and its tributaries.<br \/>\nIn Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, districts including Dir, Chitral, Swat, and Kohistan may face flash flood situations, while an increase in the flow of the Kabul River is also expected in low-lying areas of Nowshera and near Tarbela Dam.<br \/>\nProvincial and district administrations have been placed on high alert and the public has been advised to take precautionary measures. Citizens are urged to avoid unnecessary travel near streams, rivers, low-lying areas and other vulnerable locations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PESHAWAR The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert warning of rain and snowfall in Pakistan\u2019s northern areas from January 21 to 24. 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