Pakistan Braces for Heavy Rains and Thunderstorms, Causing Devastation

Updated: 3:42 PM PKT — June 21, 2026

The National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergencies Operation Center has issued a detailed alert for the next 12 to 24 hours, forecasting strong winds, thunderstorms, and rain across numerous districts in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and Balochistan. Cities including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Peshawar, and Karachi are among those expected to be affected.

A special alert has been issued for the mountainous regions of Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, warning of the potential for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), flash floods, and landslides that could impact local communities and tourists. The NDMA has instructed relevant authorities to remain on high alert and advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel.

Updated: 3:11 PM PKT — June 21, 2026

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has provided further details on its nationwide weather alert, specifying numerous cities at risk over the next 12 to 24 hours. In Punjab and Islamabad, affected areas include Rawalpindi, Lahore, Multan, and Faisalabad. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa can expect rain in Peshawar, Swat, and Abbottabad, while Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir face risks in areas like Skardu, Gilgit, and Muzaffarabad. Parts of Balochistan and Sindh, including Karachi, may also see dust storms and isolated rainfall.

The NDMA has specifically advised tourists and travelers to avoid unnecessary journeys to northern regions due to the risk of road closures from flooding, landslides, and potential Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). The authority reiterated that the forecast aligns with the seasonal outlook issued months ago and urged citizens to stay updated via its official mobile application and contact local services in case of emergency.

Updated: 2:39 PM PKT — June 21, 2026

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide weather alert for the next 12 to 24 hours, warning of thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and potential urban flooding across the country. The alert covers most of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir, with isolated dust storms and rain also possible in parts of Sindh and Balochistan.

A specific warning has been issued for the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) in the mountainous regions of Gilgit-Baltistan, KP, and AJK, which could trigger sudden flooding and landslides. The NDMA has placed all relevant authorities on high alert and advised tourists to avoid unnecessary travel to northern areas, urging them to check conditions before departing.

Updated: 12:06 AM PKT — June 21, 2026

The Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorms and heavy rain across various regions of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The alert covers major cities including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Peshawar, and their surrounding districts. Authorities in Balochistan have also been put on alert for rain with strong winds.

In contrast, most districts in Sindh are expected to remain hot and dry, although upper Sindh may experience partly cloudy skies. The maximum temperature in Karachi is forecast to reach 33 degrees Celsius. The forecast indicates a diverse weather pattern across the country in the coming days.