ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) of the NDMA has issued an alert regarding the expected weather conditions in different parts of the country.
According to the alert, rain with strong winds and thunderstorms is expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Punjab and the Potohar region, while heavy rain is likely at some places in the Potohar region, Murree and Galiyat.
Fog and smog are likely to occur in Narowal, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Lahore, Khanewal, Faisalabad, Multan, Kot Addu and Bahawalpur and adjacent areas during the night.
Rain with strong winds and thunderstorms is expected in various areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kohat, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan and Swabi.
Rain and strong winds are also expected at various places in Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Hangu, Lakki Marwat, Karak, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan and Waziristan.
Mostly cloudy skies, strong winds and thundershowers have been predicted in most areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir.
According to the NDMA, intermittent rain is likely to continue in the upper and plain areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Heavy rain is expected in the upper districts including Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra and Abbottabad.
There is a possibility of snowfall in mountainous areas and hail in some places, while fears of landslides and slippery roads have also been expressed.
The NDMA has advised people traveling in mountainous areas to take precautionary measures and avoid unnecessary travel.
Relevant agencies have also been instructed to remain alert in view of possible landslides, road conditions, and other weather hazards.
Instructions have been given to seek guidance from the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert App for authentic information and latest alerts regarding weather conditions.