Islamabad: (RightNow) NDMA has issued an alert for heavy rains and potential floods in northern areas until September 30. Warnings have been issued for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Islamabad.

According to NDMA, due to the western wind system, an increase in rainfall is expected on September 25 and 26. Heavy rains with thunderstorms are anticipated in these regions. Sudden flooding is feared in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir.

Authorities have warned that potential flood situations may arise in Swat, Bajaur, Dir, Kohistan, Battagram, and Mansehra. There is also a possibility of heavy rain and hailstorm in various areas of Potohar, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

NDMA has instructed relevant agencies to keep emergency response teams ready. Monitoring of rain and streams should be conducted, and necessary resources should be prepared.

It is noteworthy that in the past, these areas have experienced flood situations due to rains, causing financial and human losses.