NDMA warns of escalating weather hazards across multiple regions of Pakistan

Islamabad (Web Desk): The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), through its National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC), has released a nationwide weather advisory covering June 1 to June 7, warning that the country may face a combination of severe heat, thunderstorms, flash floods, landslides, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), and an increased risk of wildfires in different regions of National Disaster Management Authority across Pakistan.

According to the outlook, two distinct weather systems are expected to shape conditions during the week: a weak moist air flow is likely to affect southern and eastern areas, while a westerly system is projected to influence the northern parts of the country.

On June 1, most regions are expected to experience hot and dry weather, although rainfall activity may occur in parts of Punjab, including the Galiyat belt, Potohar region, Rahim Yar Khan and Rajanpur, as well as in northern Balochistan districts such as Barkhan and Kohlu.

Moving into June 2, the daytime will largely remain hot and dry, but evening showers are forecast for various areas of Punjab and Balochistan, with Lahore, Sialkot, Gujrat, Potohar and parts of northern Balochistan likely to receive rain later in the day.

During June 3 and 4, partly cloudy conditions are expected over northern Balochistan, southern Punjab and northern regions, while temperatures are anticipated to climb further across Balochistan, Sindh and southern Punjab, intensifying heat conditions.

From June 5 to 7, the forecast indicates thunderstorm-driven rainfall across upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, the Potohar region and eastern Punjab, along with warnings of possible landslides and rising water levels in streams and seasonal nullahs in northern areas.

The advisory also highlights a continuing threat of glacial lake outburst floods in Gilgit-Baltistan and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), particularly in vulnerable glacier zones including Shisper, Ghulkin, Darkot, Reshun, Bad Swat and surrounding areas, where heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding and disrupt travel.

At the same time, rising temperatures are expected to further elevate the risk of forest fires across Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir and Punjab.

Authorities have advised travelers heading to northern regions to closely monitor weather updates and road conditions, while also urging the public to avoid any activities that could spark fires, such as burning in forest areas or discarding lit cigarette butts.

In light of these conditions, NDMA has issued pre-emptive alerts to all relevant departments and emergency response agencies, while its monitoring center continues to track evolving weather patterns, flood threats, GLOF risks and landslide hazards across the country.

The citizens have been encouraged to remain informed through the “Pak NDMA Disaster Alert” mobile application for timely warnings and safety guidance.