Islamabad: Heavy rainfall and potential flooding across multiple regions of Pakistan is expected from Friday.

According to the National Disaster Management Authority, rain with thunderstorm is likely in the federal capital from Friday to Tuesday.

From 30th to 31st of this month, heavy rains and a flooding situation are expected in the northern and northeastern districts of Punjab, including Rawalpindi, Attock, Jehlum, Chakwal, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Gujrat, Narowal, Hafizabad, and Mandi Bahauddin. In Central and Southern Punjab, rains are expected from 29th to 31st of this month, during which low-lying areas may be inundated. Heavy rains in Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Layyah, Bhakkar, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, and Rahim Yar Khan may cause flash floods.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, heavy rains are anticipated from Friday to the 31st of this month, potentially causing landslides in Malakand and Hazara divisions. As per the NDMA, the current weather system, which is active over the upper catchments of the Jehlum, is expected to enter Pakistan by Friday and persist until Tuesday.

Under the influence of this system, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in different areas of Azad Kashmir, including Kotli, Bagh, Mirpur, Poonch, Rawalakot, Muzaffarabad, Haveli, and the surrounding regions. The system can cause localized urban and low-lying area flooding, landslides, and flash flooding.

In Gilgit Baltistan, heavy rains are expected from Friday to Sunday, which can cause landslides and Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in the districts of Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza, Diamer, Astore, Ghizer, and Ghanche. In Sindh, downpour is expected in the coastal districts, including Karachi, Thatta, Sujawal, Badin, and Tharparkar from the 30th of this month to the 2nd of next month. Urban flooding is also expected due to possible heavy rains in Karachi.

Heavy rains are expected in the districts of Interior Sindh, including Hyderabad, Dadu, Sukkur, Ghotki, Larkana, Jacobabad, and Kashmore from the 30th of this month to the 1st of next. Rains, with a risk of flooding in low-lying areas, are likely in coastal and eastern districts of Balochistan, including Gwadar, Kech, Panjgur, Khuzdar, Lasbela, and Kalat from Friday to the 1st of next month.

The NDMA has urged tourists to avoid traveling to northern areas due to possible rains and the risk of landslides.