The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday issued an alert warning of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential flood-like conditions across northern and upper parts of the country from June 16 to 20. According to the advisory, a westerly weather system is expected to affect the region during this period, bringing thunderstorms, gusty winds, and scattered rainfall, with hail possible at some locations.
Regional Weather Forecast
Punjab
In Punjab, thunderstorms and rain are likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Mandi Bahauddin, Sargodha, Gujar Khan, Gujrat, Jhelum, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Faisalabad, Khushab, Jhang, Dera Ghazi Khan, Kasur, Okara, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur, and Rahim Yar Khan.
Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir
In Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), rain and thunderstorms are expected in Skardu, Diamer, Astore, Ghizer, Hunza, Ghanche, Shigar, Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Bagh, Kotli, Poonch, Hattian, Mirpur, and Bhimber.
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) is also likely to receive widespread rain with thunderstorms in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda, Peshawar, Kohat, Parachinar, Karak, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, and North Waziristan.
Balochistan
In Balochistan, similar weather conditions are expected in Quetta, Zhob, Sherani, Ziarat, Qila Saifullah, Qila Abdullah, Kohlu, Harnai, Sibi, Barkhan, and Khuzdar.
Sindh
In Sindh, scattered rain and thunderstorms are expected in Jacobabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Khairpur, Dadu, Ghotki, Shikarpur, Shaheed Benazirabad, and Nawabshah.
Potential Flooding and GLOF Risks
The NDMA warned that between June 16 and 19, rainfall combined with rising temperatures may trigger flood-like situations in parts of K-P, AJK, and G-B. It further cautioned that rapidly melting glaciers and possible glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) could cause heavy water flows in streams and rivers originating from mountainous regions. Areas at risk of GLOF include Hassanabad, Shishper, Gulkin, Gulmit, Passu, Nagar, Ghizer, Skardu, and Shigar, the advisory said.
Landslides and Road Closures
The authority also warned of possible landslides and closure of link roads in hilly areas due to rainfall and unstable conditions. NDMA has directed all relevant departments to remain on high alert in sensitive mountainous and highway regions.
Advice for Tourists
Tourists and travellers have been advised to check weather and road conditions before travelling to northern areas.
