NEOC Issues Consolidated Thunderstorm Alert for Multiple Regions in next 12 to 24 hours

Islamabad: National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) of NDMA has issued consolidated impact-based weather alerts covering several regions of the country, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K), Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Punjab, including the federal capital Islamabad. The forecast predicts rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds over the next 12 to 24 hours, with occasional gaps in activity.
In AJ&K, areas such as Bagh, Rawalakot, Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Haveli, Hattian Bala, and Mirpur are expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. Similarly, most parts of Sindh, including Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Khairpur, Karachi, Hyderabad, Tharparkar, Mirpur Khas, Thatta, and Badin, are likely to experience similar weather patterns during this period. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rainfall and thunderstorms are anticipated in districts including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Karak, Kohat, Kohistan, Khyber, Kurram, Mohmand, Nowshera, Malakand, Charsadda, Bannu, Buner, Hazara, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, and Waziristan. Meanwhile, in Islamabad and areas of Punjab such as Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mianwali, Hafizabad, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Lahore, Kasur, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Multan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan, and Dera Ghazi Khan are also under alert for similar conditions.
These weather systems may lead to the uprooting of weak trees, temporary power outages, and damage to vulnerable infrastructure, rooftops, and electric poles. Dust storms and strong winds could further reduce visibility, especially during rain events, heightening the risk of traffic accidents and road hazards. Citizens are strongly advised to avoid standing near trees, billboards, and unsecured structures that may collapse during windstorms.
NDMA urges all citizens, travelers, and relevant authorities to remain alert and take necessary precautionary measures. Emergency services should ensure readiness for any potential response operations. For real-time alerts and guidance, download the “Pak NDMA Disaster Alert” mobile application.