The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning about potential risks across various parts of the country due to ongoing monsoon rains until July 25, urging the public to exercise caution.
According to the NDMA spokesperson, the National Emergency Operation Center has alerted that heavy rainfall in northern regions could trigger landslides and glacial lake outburst floods, potentially causing flash flooding. The at-risk areas include Reshun, Brep, Booni, Sardar Gol, Thulo One and Two, Hunarche, Hindur, Darkut, Badswat, Ishkoman, and Arkari.
The authority further stated that monsoon rains may raise water levels in major rivers such as the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, and Kabul. The River Chenab is expected to face low to moderate flooding at Marala, Khanki, and Qadirabad points. Similarly, upstream areas of the Mangla region along the Jhelum River and Nowshera along the Kabul River could see dangerously high water flow. Water levels are also expected to rise at Tarbela, Kalabagh, Chashma, Taunsa, and Guddu barrages along the Indus River.
For further details on the fourth monsoon spell beginning July 21 and associated flood risks, read the full report here.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, flash flooding is feared in the Swat and Panjkora rivers, along with other streams. In Gilgit-Baltistan, sudden flood waves are expected in streams such as Hunza, Shigar, Hispar, Khunjerab, Shimshal, Braldo, Hushe, and Saltoro. Balochistan’s districts of Musakhel, Sherani, Zhob, and Sibi may also face flash floods in local water channels.
Due to severe landslides, both the Karakoram Highway and Babusar Top routes have been closed. The NDMA has strongly advised tourists to avoid traveling to mountainous areas until July 25 and to refrain from using any unverified or alternate routes, as they may be extremely dangerous.
The public is also advised to stay away from fast-flowing streams, submerged roads, and bridges. Local authorities have been instructed to keep all necessary drainage machinery and pumps ready. Citizens are encouraged to use the “Pak NDMA Disaster Alert” app to stay updated on weather conditions and potential hazards.
So far, five more fatalities have been reported due to monsoon-related incidents, bringing the total death toll to 221.
