The National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a weather warning on Thursday, predicting heavy rain, thunderstorms, and potential flash floods in many parts of the country from July 6 to 10.
Impact-based weather warnings released by NEOC have warned the general public that monsoon activity along with a strong westerly wave has the potential to impact various regions.
Northern regions, in general, are prone to a greater risk of flash floods between July 7 and 12. Scattered rain and thunderstorms will prevail in Islamabad and northern Punjab.
Widespread moderate to heavy rain will also prevail over northern and central Punjab.
Southern Punjab district of Multan, Khanewal, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan, and Dera Ghazi Khan might get light to moderate rain.
Moderate to heavy rainfall, particularly during the night and evening, is expected in Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, NDMA predicted.
Places prone to flash flooding are Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza, Astore, Diamer, Ghanche, Shigar, Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Rawalakot, Haveli, and Bagh.
These phenomena may cause flash floods in local rivers and nullahs, landslides, blocking of roads, and interference with power and communication networks.
Isolated to moderate rain is anticipated in Sindh in Sukkur, Nawabshah, Kashmore, Hyderabad, Karachi, Tharparkar, Mirpur Khas, Umerkot, Sanghar, Jamshoro, Tando Allahyar, Thatta, Badin, and Mithi.
Heavy falls are expected in Ghotki, Khairpur, Shikarpur, Larkana, Jacobabad, and Dadu, and they might lead to urban flooding, traffic jams, and infrastructure damage.
Scattered to heavy rain is also expected in Balochistan in Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Kalat, Khuzdar, Awaran, Barkhan, Jaffarabad, Kohlu, Sibi, Dera Bugti, Loralai, Lasbela, and Naseerabad.
Waterlogging, traffic hindrance, and weakening of weak buildings because of high winds and lightning are also expected, and people should adhere to safety measures strictly.
