Islamabad, June 29, 2025 – As the monsoon intensifies across Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a serious flood warning, urging the public and local authorities to remain vigilant and take proactive measures from June 29 to July 05, 2025.
The alert comes in anticipation of widespread monsoon rainstorms and potential flash floods across mountainous regions and urban centers.
According to the National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) of NDMA, multiple impact-based weather alerts have been issued due to the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall. These conditions significantly raise the risk of floods in various parts of the country, especially in Kashmir, Northeast Punjab, the Potohar region, Islamabad, and Upper and Central Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The NDMA has warned that urban flooding may occur in low-lying areas of Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Kohat, and parts of the Potohar Plateau, including Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, and the federal capital Islamabad. A heightened flood risk is also predicted for nighttime hours between 9:00 PM and 4:00 AM on June 29, when intense rainfall may overwhelm drainage systems and trigger waterlogging.
Furthermore, localized floods are expected in Eastern Punjab, particularly in Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Narowal, and Lahore. Cities in Faisalabad and Sargodha Divisions may also face similar flood-related emergencies due to heavy rainfall accumulation.
The NDMA alert includes possible flash floods in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Hazara and Malakand Divisions, as well as in AJK’s Jhelum and Poonch Valleys. Low-level flooding in River Kabul at Nowshera, Swat River, and medium flows downstream of Tarbela Dam and Chenab River are expected. Additionally, glacial streams in Chitral and Hunza—such as Kunjrab, Ghujerab, and Chapursan—pose serious flood risks.
In southern Sindh, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, and Badin, the flood threat intensifies from July 02 onward. Urban flooding is highly likely due to poor drainage systems and expected heavy rainfall, prompting NDMA to advise city administrations to prepare emergency responses.
The NDMA strongly advises provincial and district disaster management authorities to activate emergency protocols and ensure public awareness through local language alerts. Citizens are encouraged to avoid travel near riverbanks and hilly terrains, keep emergency supplies ready, and monitor the official Pak NDMA Disaster Alert App for real-time flood updates.
With the increasing frequency of floods, NDMA stresses that coordinated efforts and community preparedness are essential to saving lives and minimizing damage during this critical monsoon phase.