Heavy Rains Forecast for KP, Flash Floods and Landslides Feared

According to the forecast, districts likely to experience heavy rain and thunderstorms include Chitral, Upper and Lower Dir, Swat, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Battagram, and Shangla.

The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rains across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), predicting thunderstorms, strong winds, and intense downpours in several districts over the coming days. 

The weather alert has raised concerns of flash floods in rivers and streams, and potential landslides in mountainous areas.

According to the forecast, districts likely to experience heavy rain and thunderstorms include Chitral, Upper and Lower Dir, Swat, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Battagram, and Shangla. 

Similarly, heavy showers are expected in Kohistan, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Kurram, and Mohmand.

The rain system is also likely to affect Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Charsadda, Kohat, Hangu, Khyber, Orakzai, Bannu, Karak, Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, and North and South Waziristan.

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These areas may witness thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds and heavy rainfall.

The Met Office has specifically warned of possible flooding in the Swat, Panjkora, and Kabul rivers due to the expected downpour. 

Flash floods are also feared in the local streams of Swabi, Mardan, Mansehra, Kohistan, Dir, Shangla, and Waziristan.

Low-lying areas in Peshawar, Nowshera, Tank, and Dera Ismail Khan could also face waterlogging and urban flooding.

In addition, landslides may occur in the hilly regions of KP, potentially disrupting traffic and blocking roads.

Rain was recorded yesterday in several areas including Kalam, Saidu Sharif, Malam Jabba, Balakot, and Peshawar. Temperatures remained high in many parts of the province, with Dera Ismail Khan recording 41°C, Bannu and Mir Khani Chitral at 40°C, and Peshawar, Patan, Kohat, and Lower Chitral at 38°C. 

In contrast, cooler temperatures were observed in Kalam (28°C), Malam Jabba (25°C), Dir (34°C), and Lower Dir (36°C).

The Meteorological Department has advised citizens to exercise caution and instructed relevant authorities to remain prepared for any emergency situation.