The Provincial Disaster Management Authority Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued an alert for rain and thunderstorms in different parts of the province from tonight through Thursday.

According to the PDMA, all deputy commissioners across the province have been directed to take precautionary measures to prevent loss of life and property during the forecast period.

The authority also directed all relevant departments to remain alert and take pre-emptive measures, as rain may cause landslides in hilly areas and flash floods in urban areas of the province.

The PDMA control room is fully operational and can be reached at 1700 in case of an emergency.