NDMA Warns of Heavy Monsoon Rains Across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: (News Desk) – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has forecast a significant increase in monsoon rainfall across Pakistan in the coming days, with another weather system expected to enter the country on July 12.

NDMA technical expert Dr. Tayyab told 24 News that a low-pressure system was moving from India’s Madhya Pradesh toward Pakistan, while moisture from the Arabian Sea had already reached the country.

He said a western weather system was also advancing toward Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, further intensifying monsoon activity in the region.

According to Dr. Tayyab, the current weather system is expected to remain at its peak on July 7 and 8, while rainfall is likely to continue in northern parts of the country on July 9 and 10.

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Meanwhile, the NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Center has issued a landslide warning for the JSR/Skardu-Roundu Road area from July 7 to 9.

The alert highlighted the possibility of localized landslides in Skardu and surrounding locations, including Bromdo Nala, Chamchu, Malupa and the Dambudas-Tormik-Haramosh route during the next two days.

The NDMA advised tourists and travellers to avoid unnecessary movement in mountainous regions and areas vulnerable to landslides. People were also urged to stay away from unstable slopes and potentially dangerous locations.

The authority has directed local administrations to remain vigilant and ensure that emergency response teams are fully prepared to deal with any weather-related situation.