Flash flood risk in KP and Kashmir amid heavy rain, snow forecast

ISLAMABAD: Authorities have issued warnings of potential flash floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Azad Kashmir as heavy rain and snowfall are expected due to a powerful western weather system from today until January 24.

The system is likely to affect the upper regions of the country, increasing water levels in the Kabul River and its tributaries, raising the risk of sudden floods.

The Federal Flood Commission has issued alerts for multiple districts, including Swat, Chitral, Dir, Malakand, and Mansehra.

Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has instructed the KP provincial and district administrations to remain on high alert and closely monitor vulnerable areas.

In addition, most districts of Balochistan are also expected to experience rain and snowfall during this period, prompting authorities to prepare for possible local flooding and related emergencies.