The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued an alert in view of another spell of monsoon rains forecasted by the Pakistan Meteorological Department. According to PDMA, intermittent heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms are expected across various districts of the province from July 27 to July 31, 2025.
Districts likely to be affected include Dir, Swat, Chitral, Kohistan, Malakand, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Kohat, Karak, Bannu, Tank, Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Waziristan, Orakzai, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi, Hangu, and Kurram. The forecast includes strong winds, thunder, and heavy downpours.
PDMA has warned of possible flash flooding in seasonal streams and nullahs, especially in Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Galiyat, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Nowshera, Swabi, and Mardan. There is also a risk of landslides in mountainous areas and urban flooding in low-lying regions.
The authority noted that due to intense rainfall, water levels in the Swat, Chitral, and Panjkora rivers may rise significantly, potentially leading to flood-like conditions.
District administrations, Rescue 1122, and other relevant agencies have been instructed to take precautionary measures. These include traffic management on vulnerable roads, clearing of drains and waterways, and ensuring full readiness of emergency services.
Farmers have been advised to harvest their crops early and store them in safe locations, while livestock owners are urged to take protective measures for their animals. The public has been requested to avoid visiting exposed areas and refrain from unnecessary travel during windstorms, hailstorms, and lightning.
PDMA stated that its Emergency Operation Center is fully operational, and citizens can report any emergency by calling helpline 1700.
