ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecasted rain and snowfall in various regions.
The Federal Flood Commission has issued a flood warning for the Kabul River and its tributaries, stating that a system of western winds is likely to enter the upper areas starting tomorrow evening.
According to the commission, there is a possibility of an unusual increase in water flow in the Kabul River on January 22 and 23.
Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rain and snowfall is expected in the upper areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Kashmir.
There is a risk of flash flooding in Swat, Chitral, Buner, Shangla, Dir, Malakand, Bajaur, and Mardan, while an alert has also been issued for Swabi, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Battagram, Kohistan, and Haripur districts.
The Federal Flood Commission has instructed the PDMA Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and all district administrations to remain on high alert and to take proactive safety measures in advance to prevent loss of life and property.
Additionally, strict monitoring of flood protection infrastructure in areas adjacent to the Kabul River has been directed.
Similarly, the Meteorological Department has predicted rain in 25 districts of Balochistan and snowfall in 9 districts on January 21 and 22.
According to the report, snowfall is possible in Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Quetta, Nushki, Harnai, and Zhob.
The Meteorological Department indicates the possibility of rain in Barkhan, Sibi, Musakhel, Quetta, Ziarat, Gwadar, Jiwani, and Lasbela.
The report further mentions expected rain in Panjgur, Khuzdar, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Zhob, and Qilla Saifullah.
Rain is also anticipated in Kech, Awaran, Chagai, Loralai, Turbat, Kalat, Nushki, Washuk, and Kharan districts, according to the Meteorological Department.
The department has advised tourists to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel, while residents of coastal areas have been instructed to move to safer locations.
