Islamabad (Web Desk): The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an advisory in view of a possible series of moderate to intense weather systems till April 29.
These weather patterns are anticipated to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms, posing significant risks to various parts across the country.
The forecast indicates that a weather system will enter Pakistan today (April 17), initiating a period of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms lasting until April 22.
The system will influence Balochistan till April 19, followed by impacts on Punjab and Sindh from April 18 to April 19. Upper Punjab will experience the effects till April 21, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) will be affected till April 22.
Following this, a weaker weather system is expected to enter Pakistan on April 23, bringing low rainfall and thunderstorms to certain parts of the country until April 24. While Balochistan and upper Punjab will experience slight impacts, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) will also be affected. However, Sindh is not expected to be impacted during this period.
Subsequently, a strong weather system is forecast to enter Pakistan on April 25, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms with occasional gaps until April 29.
The expected rainfall may trigger flash floods in local nullahs of vulnerable areas, including Khuzdar, Ziarat, Zhob, Sherani, Muslim Bagh, Quetta, Pishin, Kech, Panjgur, Gwadar, and Turbat.
Flooding may also occur in low-lying areas during the forecast period, particularly in southern western Balochistan.
In the light of these projections, the NDMA has issue directions to provincial and district disaster management authorities and other relevant line departments to remain vigilant to respond to any emergent situations.