The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a new weather advisory according to which thunderstorms, windstorms, and dust storms are feared to affect different areas in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Islamabad over the next 12 to 36 hours. The advisory is a part of the NDMA’s ongoing observance for awnd and is designed to preserve public safety in severe weather.
Strong winds accompanied by thunderstorms can scatter trees, cause walls to collapse, power poles and lines to fall, and disable some equipment at shelter settings, the NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) said in an advisory. Dust storms are a particular hazard to rooftops, electrical installations, and vehicles, leading to the possibility of road accidents in hit areas.
Residents are urged to stay alert, avoid non-essential travel outside, and check their yards for loose items. PTo avoid injury, people are also advised to avoid trees, billboards, and other objects that wthatcould fall or detach during the storms
The alert pinpoints sensitive spots in Punjab, such as… Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Mianwali, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Lahore, and Narowal. Stormy conditions of varying intensity may affect these regions, and locals should be on the lookout.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, districts like Chitral, Battagram, Kohistan, Kurram, Bannu, Mardan, Peshawar, Swabi, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Dera Ismail Khan, Bajaur, Mohmand, and other adjoining areas are predicted to receive isolated rain, thunderstorms, and dust storms.
The NDMA is closely liaising with the provincial governments and the rescue operation teams to oversee the situation and for the latest updates. Before traveling, the authority has advised citizens to consult the “Pak NDMA Alert App” for weather warnings and safety guidelines.
The advisory is part of NDMA’s disaster preparedness, early warning, and community involvement efforts to save human lives and reduce the risk of damage. Officials urge people to pay attention to safety instructions and to stay inside if and when they can until the weather passes.
Remain vigilant, informed, and safe amid this expected severe weather in northern and central Pakistan.
