Weather Update: High Alert! Urban Flooding Expected

Weather Update: High Alert! Urban Flooding Expected

National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) has issued an alert warning of potential urban flooding in several regions of Pakistan over the next 48 hours due to expected heavy rainfall.

According to the NEOC advisory, southern districts of Sindh — including Sujawal, Thatta, Badin, Karachi, Hyderabad, and Mirpurkhas — are at high risk.

According to National Emergencies Operation Center of NDMA, this rainfall activity may result in urban flooding in low-lying areas of Central Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in the cities of Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, and Kohat.

Additionally, flash floods are likely in tributaries and streams of River Chitral and Hunza. These conditions may lead to disruption of transportation in hilly and mountainous regions, landslides, and interruption of communication and electricity services.

Heavy rainfall is forecast in southern Sindh, particularly affecting Hyderabad, Badin, Thatta, and Karachi till fifth of the next month.

Risk of urban flooding in low-lying areas of Karachi Division is expect to increase significantly from Wednesday onwards.


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Meteorological Department Deputy Director Irfan Virk Sunday announced that rainfall would continue for the next 2 to 3 days.

The next monsoon spell expected next week, while urging citizens to stay alert due to the risk of urban flooding in cities.

Irfan Virk advised citizens to take necessary precautions, stay informed about eather updates and avoid venturing into flood-prone areas during the rainfall to ensure their safety.