The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert regarding rain, strong winds and thunderstorms in different parts of the country during the next 12 hours.
According to the National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC), rain with strong winds and thunderstorms is expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Punjab and the Potohar region, while heavy rain is expected in some areas of Potohar including Murree and Galiyat.
According to the alert, fog and smog are also likely to occur in various cities of Punjab during the night. These areas include Narowal, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Lahore, Khanewal and Faisalabad.
Similarly, fog and smog are also expected in Multan, Kot Addu, Bahawalpur and their adjacent areas during the night.
The NEOC has also predicted rain in the upper areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Rain with strong winds and thunderstorms has been predicted in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra and Abbottabad.
In addition, rain is also expected in Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kohat, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan and Swabi.
The alert has also predicted strong winds and rain in the areas of Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Hangu, Lakki Marwat, Karak, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan and Waziristan.
On the other hand, rain with strong winds and thunderstorms is also likely in most areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir. Heavy rain may also occur at some places in the upper areas.
NEOC has directed citizens traveling to mountainous areas to exercise special caution. Citizens have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and stay informed about the weather conditions.
