Heavy Rains Threaten KP with Flash Floods

News Desk 

Islamabad: Authorities have issued a weather alert across parts of Pakistan as heavy rains, strong winds, and snowfall are expected to trigger flash floods and landslides in the coming days.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned of potential flash floods and landslides due to an incoming weather system. 

Officials say a fresh spell of westerly winds will enter the region on the night of March 24, bringing widespread rain and thunderstorms from March 25 to March 30, with effects possibly lasting until March 31.

Upper regions including Chitral, Swat, Dir, Kohistan, Mansehra and Abbottabad are expected to receive rain along with snowfall in mountainous areas. Meanwhile, plains such as Peshawar, Mardan, Charsadda, Nowshera, Kohat, Kurram and Waziristan may experience rain and gusty winds.

The PDMA has cautioned that heavy downpours could cause streams and rivers to overflow, raising the risk of flash flooding, while landslides remain a concern in hilly terrain.

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Hailstorms are also possible in some areas between March 28 and March 30. Tourists have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel, particularly in mountainous regions.

Authorities have directed district administrations and emergency responders, including Rescue 1122, to remain on high alert. Residents have been urged to secure weak structures, as strong winds and lightning could damage power poles and solar panels. In case of emergencies, the public can contact the PDMA helpline at 1700.

Meanwhile, weather conditions remain stable in Lahore, where clear skies are expected over the next 24 hours. The Meteorological Department reported a minimum temperature of 17°C, with daytime highs likely to reach 31°C and humidity around 70 percent.

In contrast, Karachi is forecast to receive another spell of rain accompanied by strong winds, with heavy showers expected from March 25 through March 29, signaling a shift in weather patterns across southern parts of the country.