PDMA Warns Of Flash Floods, Landslides As Rain Forecast For KP

(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to experience new spell of rain with strong winds from April 16 to 19: PDMA issues alert

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert to district administrations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ahead of a new spell of rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms expected from April 16 to 19.

According to PDMA, rain and hailstorms are likely in upper districts including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Buner, Malakand, Battagram, Mansehra, and Abbottabad. Meanwhile, windstorms and rain are also expected in Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda, Swabi, Kohat, Kurram, Orakzai, Khyber, Bajaur, Mohmand, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan, and Tank.

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The authority warned that heavy rainfall may trigger landslides in upper districts and cause flash floods in streams and rivers, particularly in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Malakand, Buner, Abbottabad, and Kohistan.

It further stated that urban flooding is also likely in low-lying districts such as Peshawar, Mardan, and Nowshera, urging citizens to take precautionary measures.

PDMA said strong winds and hailstorms could damage weak structures, electricity poles, and solar panels, while standing crops may also be affected. Farmers have been advised to take preventive measures in advance.

The authority has directed district administrations to keep rescue teams on alert, ensure availability of resources, maintain traffic flow, and keep major highways open.

Relevant departments have also been instructed to clean drainage systems immediately and take measures to prevent urban flooding, while tourists have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and stay updated on weather conditions.

PDMA urged the public to stay away from floodwater, streams, and dangerous locations during heavy rainfall.

The PDMA Emergency Operations Center remains fully active, and any untoward incident can be reported on helpline 1700.

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