ISLAMABAD : The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning about potential threats across various parts of the country due to monsoon rains, effective until July 25.According to the spokesperson, heavy rains in northern regions could trigger landslides and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF). The affected areas include Reshun, Brep, Booni, Sardar Gol, Thulo, Hunarchi, Darkut, and Ishkoman.
NDMA also warned of significant increases in water flow in the Indus, Chenab, Jhelum, and Kabul rivers. Low to moderate-level flooding is expected at Marala, Khanki, and Qadirabad on the Chenab River.Increased water flow is also anticipated at Mangla on the Jhelum River and at Nowshera on the Kabul River. The Indus River may see rising water levels at Tarbela, Kalabagh, Chashma, Taunsa, and Guddu barrages.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, there is a risk of flooding in the Swat and Panjkora rivers and other streams. In Gilgit-Baltistan, rivers such as Hunza and Shigar, along with smaller streams, may also experience flooding.There is also a threat of flash floods in areas like Shimshal, Hushe, Saltoro, and surrounding regions. In Balochistan, streams in Zhob, Sherani, Sibi, and Musakhel may swell due to heavy rain.NDMA has reported that landslides have already blocked both sides of the Karakoram Highway and Babusar Top. The spokesperson has urged tourists to avoid traveling to mountainous areas until July 25.