{
  "id": 9773027,
  "title": "NDMA Warns of Heavy Rain and Flooding Risk Across Punjab and KP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/ndma-warns-of-heavy-rain-and-flooding-risk-across-punjab-and-kp",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T13:11:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/25/ndma-warns-of-heavy-rain-and-flooding-risk-across-punjab-and-kp/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert regarding the potential for flooding and heavy rain across various regions in Pakistan, including Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), from September 25 to 30. According to 24NewsHD TV, thunderstorms and rain are anticipated in numerous cities and towns such as Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Rawalpindi, Swat, Skardu, Bajaur, Bhakkar, and Jhang, among others. The NDMA warns that the western weather system is expected to intensify on September 25 and 26, increasing the likelihood of sudden rises in water levels in mountainous regions and seasonal streams. Gilgit-Baltistan faces risks in specific areas like Astore, Skardu, Roundu, Ghanche, and Shigar. Similarly, Azad Kashmir is warned about flooding in Neelum Valley, Haveli, Poonch, and Sudhanoti. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has identified several districts, including Swat, Bajaur, Dir, Kohistan, Kolai Palas, Battagram, and Mansehra, as vulnerable to flooding. The NDMA has also cautioned about the possible occurrence of hail in certain areas. Urban flooding is expected across parts of the Potohar region, as well as in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Murree, Galiyat, Mianwali, Khushab, Bhakkar, Layyah, Sialkot, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sargodha, and Faisalabad. The NDMA urges relevant authorities to prepare for the potential flooding and other weather-related hazards, directing emergency response teams and essential resources to remain on standby. The authority emphasizes that the public should refrain from crossing flooded streams, mountain waterways, and roads, and advises those in low-lying and vulnerable areas to exercise caution and adhere to safety measures.",
  "summary": "The National Disaster Management Authority has issued an alert over the risk of flooding as heavy rain is expected across … Read More The post NDMA Warns of Heavy Rain and Flooding Risk Across Punjab and KP appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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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."
}