ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday issued an advisory to warn the general public to remain vigilant amid forecast of heavy rainfall and looming risk of landslide due to inclement weather.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, a series of westerly winds would enter the western parts of the country on March 27 and cover the upper and middle parts on March 28, causing rain in the upper and middle regions of the country till March 31. . However, there is a possibility of a drop in temperature due to rains, the press release said.
He added that there is also a risk of landslides in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan due to heavy rain on March 29 and 30.
“There is a risk of damage to standing crops, weak infrastructure (electric poles, vehicles, solar panels, etc.) due to wind/rain/hail/thunder and heavy rain,” NDMA said.
Farmers should be careful during wind and rain, while relevant authorities should take measures to increase weather awareness to ensure the safety of tourists and travelers.
Tourists should plan their trip keeping in mind the climatic conditions of hilly areas.
NDMA is launching a mobile application soon to provide early warning of potential disasters and safety measures to the public.
