With pre-monsoon rains lashing several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the provincial Tourism Authority and Meteorological Department have issued alerts, warning of potential flash floods and landslides in upper and mountainous regions of the province.
According to the Tourism Authority, heavy rainfall is ongoing in the upper areas, particularly around the Lowari Tunnel, increasing the risk of road closures, overflowing streams, and landslides. Tourists and travelers have been urged to avoid unnecessary travel and to take precautionary measures.
The Met Office has forecast further rain with thunderstorms over the next 24 hours in several districts, including Peshawar, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Swabi, Dir, Chitral, Swat, Buner, Malakand, Battagram, Shangla, Kohistan, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Kurram, Khyber, Orakzai, Kohat, Mohmand, Hangu, Bannu, Karak, Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, and North and South Waziristan.
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Authorities have also warned of rising water levels in the Kabul, Swat, and Panjkora rivers, as well as in various smaller streams and tributaries. Hilly regions of Swabi, Mansehra, Kohistan, Swat, Dir, Shangla, and Waziristan are particularly vulnerable to landslides.
Temperature readings show stark variation across the province, with Peshawar expected to see a maximum of 39°C and a minimum of 28°C. In contrast, cooler temperatures have been recorded in Malam Jabba (16°C) and Kalam (20°C), while D.I. Khan and Bannu could see highs of up to 42°C.
The Tourism Authority has advised the public to dial emergency helpline 1422 in case of emergencies and to take advance precautions to mitigate the risks of natural disasters.
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