Rain, Thunderstorm Alert Issued for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather alert for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, warning of rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds expected to hit most districts from Tuesday evening and continue intermittently until Saturday.

The alert includes districts such as Chitral, Swat, Dir, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Waziristan, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Bannu, Karak, and Kohat.

PDMA has directed all district administrations to stay prepared for possible emergencies. Authorities have been instructed to ensure the availability of both light and heavy machinery in case of road blockages or other incidents caused by heavy rainfall.

Residents have been advised to stay away from electric poles, old buildings, and billboards during stormy weather. Farmers should plan their work according to the forecast, while tourists and locals in upper areas are urged to remain cautious and keep track of weather updates.

District officials have also been told to issue alerts in local languages for better public awareness.

In case of landslides or floods blocking roads, concerned departments are to stay on high alert and restore routes quickly. Tourists are advised to check weather and road conditions before traveling and contact the PDMA helpline at 1700 for the latest updates.

PDMA confirmed that its Emergency Operations Center is fully active and monitoring the situation 24/7.