The monsoon season continues to intensify across Pakistan, prompting the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to issue a fresh warning over increasing flood risks in several parts of the country. According to the NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), persistent rainfall has caused rivers and streams to swell, raising concerns about riverine flooding, flash floods, and urban inundation over the next 24 to 48 hours.
The authority reported medium-level flooding at several locations along the Chenab River, including Khanki, Qadirabad, and Chiniot Bridge. Palkhu Nala at Wazirabad has also reached a medium flood level. Meanwhile, low-level flooding continues at Kalabagh, Chashma, and Taunsa on the Indus River, Marala and Trimmu on the Chenab River, Balloki and Sidhnai on the Ravi River, and Nowshera on the Kabul River. Low flood conditions have also been observed at Nala Aik and Palkhu Nala Cantonment Bridge.
The NDMA warned that monsoon rainfall is expected to further increase water flows in the Chenab River, particularly at Marala, Khanki, Qadirabad, and Chiniot Bridge. Water levels at Trimmu Barrage are also forecast to rise to medium flood levels within the next day.
Flash flood threats remain high in the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan, seasonal streams across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and parts of northern Balochistan. In addition, heavy monsoon showers could trigger urban flooding in Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Jhang, Multan, Hafizabad, and Lahore.
The NDMA has urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel to flood-prone areas and advised motorists to check weather forecasts and road conditions before leaving home. Relevant departments have been instructed to closely monitor vulnerable locations, keep emergency response teams on standby, and restore blocked roads without delay.
The authority also cautioned that mountainous regions remain at high risk of landslides, debris flows, and sudden flash floods during the ongoing monsoon season. Citizens have been advised to stay away from riverbanks, steep slopes, and narrow mountain roads susceptible to rockfalls and landslides.
People have also been strongly warned not to cross flooded roads, streams, or fast-flowing water on foot or by vehicle, as even shallow floodwater can be powerful enough to sweep away people and vehicles. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and have urged the public to follow official advisories throughout the monsoon period.
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