WEATHER : NDMA Advisory for Public Precautionary Measures during rain spell April 25-30

Islamabad, April 24, 2024 – According to PMD projection and weather outlook of NMDA’s NEOC, a westerly wave affecting the country from April 25 to 30, bringing significant rainfall and thunderstorms. Regions in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, and Kashmir are expected to face heavy to moderate rains, windstorms, and hailstorms, with snowfall over high mountains.

The forecast indicates that due these weather systems, rain, wind and thunderstorm expected in Noushki Pishin, Killa Abdullah, Killa Safiullah, Chaman, Zhob, Ziarat, Gawadar, Panjgur, Kech, Awaran, Chaghi, Kalat, Mastung, Jhal Magsi, Naseerabad, Sibi, Kohlu, Dera Bugti, Loralai in Balochistan, to experience heavy to moderate rains from 24 to 27 April.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rain, windstorm / thunderstorm is expected in the areas of Dera Ismail Khan, Swabi, Kohistan, Mardan, Shangla, Charsadda, Swat, and Nowshera, Haripur, Buner, Bajour, Mehmand, Karak, Peshawar and Kurram from 25 to 29 April. Hailstorm is also expected at isolated places.

Rain, windstorm / thunderstorm also expected in Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir with snowfall over high mountains from 26 to 29 April.

Heavy to moderate rain is expected in Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad/ Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jehlum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore,Kasur, Okara, Faisalabad, Tobataik Singh, Jhang, Khushab Sargodha Mianwali, Pak Pattan and Sahiwal from 26 to 29 April.

In light of above, NDMA advises preparedness for potential floods and landslides, especially in Upper KP, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit Baltistan. Authorities should ensure readiness to respond to emergencies, with machinery and staff pre-positioned in vulnerable areas.

Residents near riverbanks and nullahs should be aware of rising water levels and evacuate if necessary. Citizens are urged to exercise caution, avoid weak structures and waterways, and stay updated on weather conditions.

Farmers, livestock owners, tourists, and travelers should take protective measures for their safety and property. For ongoing updates, follow local advisories.