Fresh Monsoon Spell to Lash Pakistan; NDMA, PDMA Issue Flood and Landslide Alerts

ISLAMABAD – July 2, 2025: Pakistan is bracing for a fresh wave of widespread monsoon rains over the next eight days, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department warning of potential urban flooding, flash floods, and landslides across several regions.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs) have issued alerts urging citizens, tourists, and local administrations to take urgent precautionary measures. The current rain spell is expected to continue until July 5, with a stronger westerly system entering upper Pakistan on July 6, triggering heavy downpours until July 10.

Areas Likely to Be Affected

According to the Met Office, heavy rains are expected in the following areas:

• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Dir, Swat, Chitral, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Battagram, Bannu, D.I. Khan, Bajaur, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar

• Gilgit-Baltistan & Kashmir: From July 6 to 10

• Punjab: Lahore, Rawalpindi, Murree, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, Mandi Bahauddin, Faisalabad, Chakwal, Attock, Jhelum, Chiniot, Sheikhupura

• Islamabad and Galiyat

• South Punjab: DG Khan, Rajanpur

• Balochistan: Northern, eastern, and southern regions from July 6 to 8

NDMA Alert Highlights Risks:

• Urban flooding in Lahore, Sialkot, Narowal, and other cities of northern and central Punjab

• Flash floods in hill streams of Rajanpur and D.G. Khan

• Rising water levels in Kabul River at Nowshera and tributaries

• Landslides and GLOFs in Gilgit-Baltistan and northern KP

• Low-level flooding near Tarbela Dam due to increased water inflow

• Disruption in transport and risk of accidents due to poor visibility and road conditions

• Potential structural damage to mud houses, electric poles, and billboards during strong winds

NDMA Deputy Director Irfan Virk said, “We are expecting a spell of heavy rains in upper and southern areas. Flash flooding is possible, but it will also help increase water levels in dams.”

Meanwhile, PDMA Punjab reported that although no major flooding has occurred yet, water levels in rivers and streams may rise from July 7. Rainfall in the past 24 hours included 48mm in Murree, 18mm in Rawalpindi, 15mm in Narowal, and 14mm in Attock.

Read more: NDMA issues alerts for rain, urban flooding, and flash flood risks till July 5

Public Advisory:

• Avoid non-essential travel, especially to hilly and flood-prone regions

• Stay away from electric poles, weak buildings, and signboards during storms

• Follow NDMA and PDMA advisories

• Tourists are strongly advised to postpone plans to northern areas

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and have assured full readiness to respond to any emergency during the monsoon period.