Islamabad – July 7, 2025
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has sounded a nationwide alert, warning of potentially dangerous weather conditions — including heavy rains and flash flooding — expected to impact large parts of the country through July 10.
According to a detailed advisory released on Sunday, the NDMA cautioned that a series of strong monsoon systems could trigger sudden surges in rivers and streams across Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).
The advisory highlighted a particular risk of low-level flooding at the Marala and Qadirabad headworks along the Chenab River. Water levels are also predicted to rise in major river systems — including the Indus, Kabul, Swat, Panjkora, Chitral, Hunza, and their tributaries.
Flash floods remain a top concern in the northeastern parts of Punjab, AJK, and southern Balochistan, with the NDMA warning that streams originating from the Pir Panjal and Kirthar mountain ranges may overflow with little notice. The Jhelum River in AJK and the Hunza River in GB are also under close watch for sudden water level spikes.
Districts including Awaran, Khuzdar, Jhal Magsi, Qila Saifullah, and Musakhel in Balochistan have been marked as high-risk zones, where even brief but intense rainfall could lead to dangerous flooding.
In light of the forecast, the NDMA has issued strong advisories to the public, urging citizens — especially those in low-lying or flood-prone areas — to take precautionary measures. Residents have been asked to move valuables and livestock to safer ground, avoid attempting to cross flooded roads or bridges, and keep emergency supplies such as food, clean water, and essential medicines ready for at least 3 to 5 days.
Local authorities have been instructed to deploy dewatering pumps, stockpile relief supplies, and remain on high alert for potential evacuations. All relevant departments have also been directed to coordinate closely to ensure swift response in case of an emergency.
“People must remain vigilant,” an NDMA official told reporters. “We’re urging everyone to monitor weather updates, follow official advisories, and act quickly if conditions worsen. The next few days are critical.”
As the country braces for turbulent weather, disaster response teams are preparing for the possibility of both urban and rural flooding — with the aim of minimizing disruption and safeguarding lives.
