Peshawar: Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMAKP) has issued an alert to all district administrations as weather authorities forecast intermittent heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds across most parts of the province from today until June 5.
According to the forecast, rain and hailstorms are expected in the upper districts, including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Buner, Malakand, Battagram, Mansehra, and Abbottabad.
Similarly, rain and windstorms are likely in Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda, Swabi, Kohat, Kurram, Orakzai, Khyber, Bajaur, Mohmand, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan, and Tank.
PDMA warned that upper regions may face landslides, while flash flooding is possible in streams and nullahs across several areas. Urban flooding is also expected in low-lying districts, including Peshawar, Mardan, and Nowshera.
The authority further cautioned that strong winds and hailstorms could damage weak structures, electricity poles, and solar panels, while standing crops may also be affected.
Farmers have been advised to take precautionary measures, while district administrations have been instructed to ensure preparedness of rescue teams, road clearance, alternate routes, and drainage system maintenance.
PDMA has also advised tourists to avoid unnecessary travel and urged citizens to stay away from rivers, streams, and hazardous locations during severe weather conditions.
The PDMA Emergency Operations Centre remains fully operational, and citizens can report emergencies on helpline 1700.