Islamabad, June 29, 2025: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide warning of potential flash floods and urban flooding as widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected to lash Pakistan from June 29 to July 5, 2025. The authority has urged both the public and concerned agencies to remain vigilant and strictly follow official safety guidance.
According to the National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC), multiple impact-based weather alerts have been issued in anticipation of intense rainfall activity across several regions. The most affected areas are likely to include Kashmir, Northeast Punjab, the Potohar region, Islamabad, and upper and central parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where moderate to heavy rainfall may lead to hazardous conditions.
The NEOC warned of urban flooding in low-lying urban centers such as Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, and Kohat, particularly between June 29 and July 3. A similar risk exists for the Potohar region, including Attock, Chakwal, Rawalpindi, and Islamabad, with a high probability of overnight flooding between 9:00 PM and 4:00 AM on June 29.
Additional districts at risk include Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Narowal, and Lahore, where rain emergencies could emerge due to heavy downpours. Faisalabad and Sargodha Divisions are also under watch for localized flooding.
In mountainous areas, flash floods are possible in Hazara and Malakand divisions, as well as in the lower Jhelum and Poonch valleys of AJK and the Pir Panjal range in northeastern Punjab. Low-level flooding is anticipated in River Kabul at Nowshera and its tributaries, along with medium-level flows in the Swat River. Similarly, downstream areas of Tarbela Dam and the Chenab River at Khanki and Qadirabad may experience increased water flow.
Smaller rivers and streams in Chitral and Hunza—including Kunjrab, Ghujerab, Kilik, Chapursan, and Shimshal Braldu—are also vulnerable to flash flooding, with potential impacts on transportation, power supply, and communication in hilly regions due to landslides.
In the south, Sindh province, particularly Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, and Karachi, is expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall from June 29 through July 5. The risk of urban flooding in Karachi Division will rise sharply starting July 2, as rainwater accumulation could trigger localized emergencies.
The NDMA has advised all provincial and district administrations to activate their contingency plans, ensure timely and multilingual public communication, and prepare for emergency response.
Citizens, especially those residing in flood-prone areas, are urged to stay informed through official advisories, avoid travel near riverbanks, glacial streams, and flooded roads and keep emergency kits ready
For real-time updates and preparedness guidance, the public is encouraged to download the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert App and follow NDMA’s official social media and communication platforms.
