Flood and landslide warning issued across Pakistan until July 24
According to the NDMA, heavy rainfall may cause a sharp rise in water levels in rivers, streams and hill torrents, increasing the risk of flooding in many vulnerable areas.
In Gilgit-Baltistan, flash flood warnings have been issued for the districts of Hunza, Shigar and Ghanche. Rivers and streams, including the Shimshal, Hunza, Chapursan, Kilik, Shigar, Shyok and Hushe rivers, are expected to experience rising water levels.
In Azad Jammu and Kashmir, water levels are likely to increase in the Jhelum, Neelum, Poonch and Mahl rivers, as well as Betar Nala, Bhimber Nala, the Kanshi River and several tributaries of the Jhelum and Poonch rivers.
The authority has also warned of flash flooding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the Chitral, Kabul, Swat and Panjkora rivers, along with Muqam Nala and Kalpani Nala. Local streams in Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat, Bannu, Karak, Hangu, Lakki Marwat, North Waziristan, South Waziristan, Bajaur, Mohmand, Mansehra, Buner and Swabi are also at risk.
In Punjab, hill torrents in Dera Ghazi Khan, the Soan River and the Potohar region may experience flooding. Similar conditions are expected in seasonal rivers and streams across northeastern Balochistan.
The NDMA warned that the Chenab River at Marala and the upper reaches of the Jhelum River near Mangla could experience high-level flooding. Water levels may also rise suddenly in the Dora, Dota, Dwara, Bhimber, Halsey, Aik, Palkhu, Bein, Basantar, Deg and Sukhi streams.
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The authority added that additional water releases from India’s Thein, Pong and Bhakra dams could further increase water flows in the Ravi and Sutlej rivers. Urban flooding is also likely in Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Khushab, Sialkot, Gujrat, Narowal, Lahore, Okara, Chakwal and Attock if heavy rainfall continues.
Separately, the NDMA has issued a landslide, rockfall and debris flow alert from July 21 to July 23 for mountainous areas of Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan. Several key roads, including the Jaglot–Skardu Road and other mountain routes, may be affected by landslides and falling rocks.
The authority has directed district administrations to closely monitor rivers and streams, deploy emergency response teams in vulnerable areas and ensure timely precautionary measures. It has also advised the public to avoid crossing flooded rivers, streams and water channels during periods of high water levels.
People have been urged to avoid unnecessary travel to mountainous and flood-prone areas, follow official safety instructions and stay updated through the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert mobile application.
