ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The National Emergencies Operations Center (NEOC) of NDMA anticipated more rain-wind/thundershower in most parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab from 2nd September (night) to 4th September 2024.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rains may increase flow in local nullahs and streams of Galliyat, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kohistan, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Nowshera, Swabi on 2nd (night) and 03rd September.
The downpour may cause urban flooding in low lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Chakwal, Nowshera and Peshawar while Low to Medium Level Flash Flooding is also expected in Hill Torrents of Districts Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur from 2nd September (evening) to 3rd September 2024.
The NDMA has urged PDMAs, all relevant authorities and the public to take necessary precautions to mitigate the potential impacts of flooding and heavy rains.
The authority issued instructions to all relevant departments to alert Emergency Response Teams and mobilized resources to ensure a swift response to any arising situations.