NDMA issues alert for more rains, thunderstorm and snowfall across Pakistan

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall across Pakistan over the next 12 to 24 hours, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday.

Northern areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir may also experience snowfall. Districts including Chitral, Swat, Dir, Kalam, Mangora, Batagram, Peshawar, Mansehra, and Abbottabad are expected to face heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds and thunderstorms.

Other areas such as Haripur, Swabi, Nowshera, Mardan, Kohat, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, Dera Ismail Khan, and Waziristan are also likely to see rain and strong winds.

Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan provinces will face heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds in several districts, while northern regions may also experience snowfall.

Citizens have been advised to take precautions as severe winds, hailstorms, and lightning are expected in several regions.

NDMA warned that these conditions could damage weak structures, uproot trees, affect crops, disrupt electricity, and make roads slippery.

Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel, follow weather instructions, and use the NDMA app for timely updates.

Reporter: Rozina Ali