{"id":555568,"date":"2026-07-11T10:09:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T05:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=555568"},"modified":"2026-07-11T10:09:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T05:09:52","slug":"pdma-warns-of-heavy-rain-flash-floods-across-kp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/pdma-warns-of-heavy-rain-flash-floods-across-kp\/","title":{"rendered":"PDMA warns of heavy rain, flash floods across KP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DLP Report<br \/>\nPESHAWAR<br \/>\nThe Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather alert forecasting rain, strong winds and thunderstorms across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 11 and 12, warning of possible flash floods, landslides and urban flooding in several districts.<br \/>\nAccording to a PDMA spokesperson, heavy rainfall and landslides are expected in Chitral, Swat, Upper and Lower Dir, Shangla, Mansehra and Kohistan.<br \/>\nThe authority warned that flash floods could occur in parts of the Malakand and Hazara divisions and said district administrations had been directed to remain on high alert.<br \/>\nUrban flooding is also likely in Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi and Abbottabad due to heavy rainfall.<br \/>\nThe PDMA cautioned that strong winds and lightning could damage vulnerable houses, electricity poles and standing crops.<br \/>\nAll relevant departments have been instructed to complete preventive measures, while rescue teams, heavy machinery and emergency services have been directed to remain on full alert to respond to any emergency.<br \/>\nThe authority advised tourists to avoid unnecessary travel and exercise caution near rivers, streams and mountainous areas during the forecast period.<br \/>\nResidents have been urged to stay away from weak structures, exposed electricity wires and storm drains during rainfall, while farmers and livestock owners have been advised to take precautionary measures to protect their crops and animals.<br \/>\nThe PDMA said its Emergency Operations Centre would remain operational round the clock, urging the public to contact the authority\u2019s helpline, 1700, in case of any emergency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DLP Report PESHAWAR The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather alert forecasting rain, strong winds and thunderstorms across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 11 and 12, warning of possible flash floods, landslides and urban flooding in several districts. 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