The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide alert, warning of heavy rainfall, urban flooding, and landslides across Pakistan between August 23 and 30. Citizens have been advised to remain cautious, while tourists are urged to avoid northern areas due to heightened risks.
According to the NDMA’s National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), three rain-bearing systems are likely to enter the country during this period. The rains are expected to cause urban flooding in low-lying cities and landslides in hilly regions.
In northern and central Pakistan, torrential downpours with strong winds are forecast in Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan from August 23 to 27. Major cities, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, and Gujranwala, may face urban flooding. Hill torrents are likely in Rawalpindi, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Rajanpur, while landslides may disrupt road networks in Swat, Chitral, Gilgit, Skardu, and Hunza.
Sindh and Balochistan are also at risk. Coastal districts such as Karachi, Thatta, Sujawal, Badin, and Tharparkar are forecast to receive heavy rains from August 27 to 30. In Balochistan, intermittent showers with strong winds are expected in Quetta, Ziarat, Zhob, Loralai, and other areas, raising fears of flash floods in Naseerabad, Dera Murad Jamali, and Awaran.
River flows are also a concern, with the Indus River expected to rise to 500,000 cusecs at Taunsa, Guddu, and Kalabagh. Heavy rainfall could also swell the Ravi and Chenab rivers, threatening nearby settlements.
The NDMA said it is monitoring the situation closely and coordinating with provincial authorities. All emergency institutions have been placed on alert for rescue and relief efforts. Citizens, especially those in flood-prone and mountainous regions, have been urged to stay vigilant.
