A flood alert has been issued in several parts of the country amid the threat of rising water levels in rivers, streams and nullahs.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of possible flooding in various areas due to expected rainfall through September 17, 2026. According to the alert, parts of Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Balochistan are at risk of flooding.
The NDMA said the expected rainfall in upper parts of the country could lead to increased water flows in rivers and streams.
In Gilgit-Baltistan, flash flooding may occur in Gilgit, Diamer, Ghizer, Ishkoman, Gupis-Yasin, Nagar, Hunza, Shimshal, Skardu and Shigar.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, flood risks have been identified in Upper Dir, Swat, Bajaur, Malakand, Kurram, Kohistan, Mohmand and Orakzai.
According to the NDMA, flood-like conditions are also expected in Zhob, Sherani and Musakhel districts of Balochistan.
Similarly, parts of Islamabad and Punjab, including Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh and Sheikhupura, may also experience urban flooding.
In view of the potential risks, the NDMA has issued advance alerts to all relevant departments and directed them to make preparations to deal with any possible flood situation.
The NDMA’s National Emergency Operations Centre is carrying out advance assessments of potential hazards and ensuring timely alerts for the public and relevant authorities.
The authority has advised citizens to avoid crossing rainwater drains, flooded roads, bridges and low-lying routes during heavy rainfall.
Citizens have also been advised to use the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert app for authentic weather information, updates on potential hazards and guidance on safety measures.
Flood alert: PM directs for immediate relief efforts
In view of the ongoing spell of rain in various parts of the country and the possibility of flooding, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the relevant authorities to ensure uninterrupted traffic flow on link roads and bridges. He also ordered that all available resources be utilised to ensure the timely delivery of relief supplies to affected areas and provide maximum possible assistance to citizens.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik, who briefed him on the prevailing weather situation, potential flood risks and preparations made in advance to deal with possible emergencies.
The prime minister directed all relevant institutions to remain fully mobilised during the rainfall to prevent inconvenience to the public. He particularly stressed the need for advance measures to ensure uninterrupted traffic flow on link roads, bridges and major highways.
Shehbaz Sharif said that if any road or bridge is damaged due to rain or flooding, restoration work should begin without delay so that the movement of citizens and relief teams is not disrupted.
He also directed that there should be no obstacles in the delivery of food, medicines, tents and other essential relief supplies to affected areas.
The prime minister further instructed the NDMA to maintain effective coordination with provincial disaster management authorities, district administrations and other relevant institutions so that federal and provincial agencies could respond jointly and swiftly to any emergency situation.
NDMA Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik informed the prime minister that the relevant institutions were continuously monitoring the monsoon situation. He added that rescue and relief agencies are on standby to deal with any potential weather-related emergency.