The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide flood warning, cautioning that continued monsoon rains and rising river levels could trigger flooding in several regions of Pakistan through Sunday. The authority has urged citizens to remain alert and avoid unnecessary travel to flood-prone areas.
According to the NDMA, the Indus River is currently experiencing moderate flooding at Guddu, while low flood levels have been recorded at Kalabagh, Chashma, and Sukkur. The Chenab River is also expected to witness moderate to high water flows at Marala, with low to moderate flows forecast at Khanki and Qadirabad.
The authority further stated that the Jhelum, Ravi, and Kabul rivers, along with their tributaries, are likely to experience low to moderate water flows. However, heavy rainfall may significantly increase water levels in streams and tributaries connected to the Jhelum, Chenab, and Ravi rivers.
The NDMA also warned that hill torrents in Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur could experience heavy water flows, increasing the risk of flash floods. Similar conditions are expected in rain-fed streams and nullahs across central and southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and northern Balochistan.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, districts including Mohmand, Bajaur, Buner, Mardan, Kurram, South Waziristan, Shangla, and Peshawar are at risk of flooding in streams and nullahs. Meanwhile, in northern Balochistan, the Nari, Bolan, Kangri, and Lehri rivers may also experience flash flooding.
The NDMA has also forecast urban flooding in several Punjab districts, including Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Gujrat, Narowal, Lahore, Okara, Sahiwal, and Faisalabad.
In Sindh, cities and districts including Sukkur, Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Thatta, Badin, Sanghar, Khairpur, Mirpurkhas, Umerkot, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allahyar, Tharparkar, and Nawabshah may also face urban flooding. Additionally, Peshawar, Nowshera, Charsadda, and Mardan are expected to experience heavy rainfall and waterlogging.
The NDMA has advised people to avoid crossing flooded roads, rivers, and streams, particularly in mountainous areas where landslides and debris flows are possible. Travelers are encouraged to carry emergency supplies, including drinking water, dry food, a flashlight, a first-aid kit, a power bank, and emergency contact information.
Citizens have also been urged to stay updated through the official Pak NDMA Disaster Alert mobile application and follow instructions issued by local authorities to ensure their safety during the ongoing monsoon season.
