ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday warned that an active weather system is expected to affect northern Pakistan from July 6 to 10, bringing widespread rain and thunderstorms, increasing river flows and raising the risk of flash floods, urban flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authority is also clarifying that no large-scale river flooding is currently expected, according to the latest weather and hydrological assessment issued by the National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The assessment said the prevailing weather conditions are consistent with NEOC\u2019s earlier forecast, reaffirming the accuracy of its advance early warning system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NEOC said it continues to monitor evolving weather patterns round the clock and is ensuring timely dissemination of hazard information to all relevant federal and provincial authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report said a weather system would enter northern Pakistan from Monday, triggering rain and thunderstorms over Kashmir, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, the Potohar region and northeastern Punjab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Between July 7 and 10, intermittent rainfall, including isolated heavy downpours, is expected across the upper catchments of the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej rivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rainfall intensity is likely to increase on July 7 in Islamabad, Potohar, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northern Punjab and northern Balochistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The expected rainfall may lead to a slight increase in inflows into Tarbela and Mangla dams, while river flows in the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej are also projected to rise modestly during the forecast period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the anticipated increase in water levels, NDMA said there is no threat of large-scale river flooding under the current hydrological outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, it cautioned that localized flash flooding could occur in hill torrents and small seasonal streams, particularly in vulnerable upper catchments.Heavy rainfall may also trigger urban flooding and inundate low-lying areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The authority further warned of possible landslides and mudslides in the mountainous regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir due to persistent rainfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NDMA has directed all relevant departments and emergency response agencies to remain on high alert and ensure preparedness for any developing situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The authority also urged the public to follow official weather advisories, travel guidance and emergency alerts, and to use the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert Mobile App for real-time weather updates, risk information and safety guidance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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