Heavy Rain Sparks NDMA Landslide Alert Across Northern Pakistan

NDMA – (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) – NDMA landslide alert has been issued for several parts of the country, warning people about heavy rain, flooding, and landslides over the next few days. The alert covers Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir, where moderate to heavy rain is expected on Tuesday night and Wednesday.

Weather officials say moist air is moving toward the upper parts of Pakistan. A westerly trough is also sitting over the northern regions. Together, these two weather patterns are expected to bring strong rain, wind, and thunderstorms.

Areas most at risk include Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Battagram, Buner, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Murree, and the Galiyat region. Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir are also on the list. People living in these hilly areas are being asked to stay alert, since sudden landslides can happen with little warning.

It’s not just the hills that are at risk. Cities like Mardan, Swabi, Peshawar, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, and Gujrat may see urban flooding in low areas. Streets, underpasses, and low-lying neighborhoods could fill up with water quickly if the rain is heavy.

This warning comes right after some big rainfall numbers were recorded in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. In just 24 hours, Shamsabad received 201 millimetres of rain. Chaklala got 191mm, and New Kattarian recorded 187mm. Other areas like Pirwadhai and Katcheri also received notable rainfall.

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Islamabad wasn’t far behind. Golra recorded 157mm, Zero Point got 152mm, and Saidpur Village received 105mm. Bokra and the airport area also picked up rain, though in smaller amounts.

Other cities in Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa also saw rain, though less intense. Sialkot, Attock, and Murree all recorded some rainfall. In K-P, places like Takht Bai, Balakot, and Kakul also got wet weather.

Even Azad Kashmir felt the impact. Muzaffarabad recorded rain both at the airport and in the city. Garhi Dopatta and Kotli also picked up some rainfall, while Hunza and Gilgit saw lighter showers.

Meanwhile, the rest of the country stayed hot and humid. Some southern areas even hit high temperatures. Dalbandin and Nokkundi reached 43 degrees Celsius, making them the hottest spots in Pakistan that day.

Tourist destinations are being watched closely too. Places like Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Murree, Galiyat, Swat, and Kaghan are expected to stay cloudy with rain and thunderstorms from Wednesday through Sunday. This raises the landslide risk in these popular travel spots.

Because of this, tourists and travelers are being urged to think twice before heading to these areas. Sudden weather changes in the mountains can make travel dangerous, especially on winding roads near rivers or hillsides.

Not every region will see rain, though. Ziarat and nearby areas are expected to stay dry throughout the same period.

As always, staying informed is the best way to stay safe. Keep an eye on local weather updates, avoid unnecessary travel to high-risk zones, and follow safety instructions from local authorities if you live in or plan to visit any of these areas.