NDMA warns of rain, storms and fog in Punjab, KP and Islamabad
The NDMA's emergency operations centre issued a nationwide weather alert on 12 November covering Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir. It warns of rain, strong winds, thunderstorms, fog and possible snowfall.
- NDMA alert issued 12 November covers Punjab, KP, Gilgit-Baltistan and AJK
- Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Potohar may see rain, strong winds and thunderstorms
- Dense night fog and smog likely in Lahore and other Punjab cities
- Landslides and slippery roads possible in mountain areas
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), through its National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), issued a weather alert on 12 November. It warns of rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, fog, smog and possible snowfall in several parts of the country.
Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Punjab and the Potohar region are likely to receive rain with strong winds and thunderstorms. Heavy downpours are expected at isolated places in Potohar, Murree and the Galiyat region.
Dense fog and smog are likely at night in Narowal, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Lahore, Khanewal, Faisalabad, Multan, Kot Addu, Bahawalpur and nearby areas. The alert says this could reduce visibility and disrupt road traffic.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rain with strong winds and thunderstorms is expected in districts including Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kohat, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan and Swabi.
Scattered rain and strong winds are forecast for Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Hangu, Lakki Marwat, Karak, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan and North and South Waziristan. Intermittent rain and thunderstorms will continue in the upper and plains areas of the province, with heavy rain expected in upper districts such as Dir, Chitral, Swat and Kohistan.
Most of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir are likely to stay overcast with rain, strong winds and thunderstorms. Snowfall is likely in mountain areas, and hailstorms may occur at isolated places.
The NDMA said the weather could raise the risk of landslides and slippery roads. People travelling in mountain areas were advised to take precautions and avoid unnecessary journeys. Relevant departments were told to stay on high alert and monitor landslides, road conditions and other hazards.
The public was urged to get verified weather information and alerts through the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert mobile application.
Background
khabr.pk reported on 9 November that the Met Department expected rain, strong winds and thunderstorms in northern areas, with snowfall on high mountains. The same day, Punjab's senior minister warned that smog could intensify, and a PAQI report put Lahore's average PM2.5 at 214 micrograms per cubic metre between 2 and 8 November.
Why it matters for Pakistan
Residents of Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Punjab may face disrupted travel, with night fog and smog in cities such as Lahore, Multan and Faisalabad possibly reducing visibility on roads. People travelling to Murree, Galiyat and other mountain areas face the risk of landslides and slippery roads. Communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's upper districts are covered by the heavy rain warning.
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