ISLAMABAD: The Nationwide Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) has issued a climate advisory, cautioning {that a} highly effective westerly wave is predicted to have an effect on numerous elements of Pakistan from February 24 to March 1.
The approaching system is predicted to deliver extreme climate situations, which embrace heavy rain, sturdy winds, thunderstorms, hailstorms, and vital snowfall in northern and western areas of the nation.
The advisory highlights a number of areas more likely to be affected. Islamabad, higher Punjab, the Pothohar Area, and central and southern/northeastern Punjab are forecast to expertise rain, wind, and thunderstorms, probably accompanied by snowfall or hailstorms. The NEOC warns of the potential for flash floods in weak areas resulting from heavy rainfall.
Balochistan can be bracing for rain, wind, and thunderstorms, with snowfall anticipated over the hills within the western, northwestern, and northern elements of the province. Flash flooding is a priority in inclined areas.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) can anticipate related situations, together with rain, wind, thunderstorms, and hailstorms, together with snowfall within the higher and western areas, notably the Malakand and Hazara Divisions. Heavy rainfall in northern KP raises the chance of flash flooding and landslides.
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Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) are additionally anticipated to expertise rain, wind, thunderstorms, and hailstorms, with snowfall over the hills. These situations could disrupt journey and each day routines. In distinction, Sindh is predicted to have largely chilly and dry climate throughout this era.
The Nationwide Catastrophe Administration Authority (NDMA) is actively monitoring the creating state of affairs and coordinating with related authorities to make sure immediate response and mitigation efforts. Authorities have issued particular warnings concerning the potential for heavy snowfall in Murree, Galliyat, and different northern areas, which might considerably influence vacationers and vacationers.
The NDMA strongly encourages the general public to obtain and make the most of the “Pak NDMA Alert App” to remain knowledgeable concerning the newest climate updates earlier than embarking on any journey.