The National Emergencies Operations Center of the National Disaster Management Authority has issued an alert regarding the expected weather conditions and possible hazards in various areas of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir over next 12 to 24 hours.

According to the alert, there is a chance of thunderstorms and rain in Islamabad and several districts of Punjab, including Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Jhelum, Gujar Khan, and Sialkot.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rain with thunderstorms is expected in areas such as Chitral, Dir, Swat, Swabi, Kalam, Mingora, Malakand, Battagram, Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Charsadda, Kohat, Karak, Bannu, and Dera Ismail Khan.

In Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir, thunderstorms with rain are expected in Skardu, Hunza, Nagar, Ghizer, Diamer, Ghanche, Astore, Shigar, Kharmang, Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Bagh, Kotli, Poonch, and Bhimber.

Hailstorms are also expected in parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir over the next 12 to 24 hours.

There is a risk of damage to weak structures and installations due to hail and strong winds.

In northern areas, the bursting of glacial lakes, landslides, and increased water flow in rivers and streams are expected.

There is also a risk of road closures due to rain, flooding, and landslides.

A severe risk of landslides has been forecast in mountainous areas of Hunza, Nagar, Gilgit, Chilas, Astore, Shigar, Chitral, Kalam, Upper Kohistan, and Azad Kashmir.

Roads between Shimshal Valley, Attabad Lake, Karimabad, Gulmit, Shishkat Bala, and Passu have been declared sensitive.

There is a risk of blockage on Shigar Valley Road, Skardu Road, Deosai Road, and the Karakoram Highway due to landslides.

Major affected highways may include the Karakoram Highway, Naran Road, and the Jaglot–Skardu Road.

Travel and tourism activities may be affected in mountainous areas of Kalam, Kundol, Arang Kel, Dasu, Patan, and Chitral Valley.

NDMA has instructed relevant authorities to remain on high alert in sensitive highways and mountainous regions.

Tourists and travelers are advised to check weather and road conditions before traveling to northern areas.

The public is advised to stay updated through NDMA’s official app, “Pak NDMA Disaster Alert.”

NDMA has directed all provincial and district authorities to remain alert to deal with possible weather-related situations.