{
  "id": 5319882,
  "title": "NDMA issues flood alert for northern areas over next 72 hours",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/ndma-issues-flood-alert-for-northern-areas-over-next-72-hours",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T11:48:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437777/ndma-issues-flood-alert-for-northern-areas-over-next-72-hours"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a flood alert for northern regions of Pakistan, anticipating heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides over the next 72 hours. Strong winds, thunderstorms and intense rain are expected in the upper areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The National Emergencies Operation Centre predicts heightened water levels in rivers, streams, and nullahs, with mountainous regions facing landslide, debris flow, and flash flood risks. Vulnerable districts in Gilgit include Gilgit, Diamer, Ghizer, Hunza, Astore, Skardu, and Shigar. In Azad Kashmir, Bagh, Poonch, Muzaffarabad, Haveli, Bhimber, Sudhanoti, Mirpur, and Kotli are at risk. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Chitral, Dir, Swat, Bajaur, Mohmand, Shangla, Battagram, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, and Haripur may also experience flash floods. Urban areas like Nowshera, Peshawar, Swabi, and Mardan are particularly prone to flooding. Authorities warn of potential flash floods in sensitive parts of Gilgit and increased water flows on rivers, including the Indus, Kabul, Swat, Panjkora, Kurram, Tochi, Jhelum, Chenab, and Ravi. The NDMA urges pre-positioning resources, evacuation plans, and precautionary measures by local administrations. Citizens are advised to avoid low-lying areas, rivers, and seasonal waterways, refrain from unnecessary travel, and stay away from riverbanks and fast-flowing water during severe weather.",
  "summary": "The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a flood alert, warning of heavy rain, flash floods and landslides in parts of Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the next 72 hours. According to the NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Centre, strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected in the upper areas of the three regions during…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}