ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) forecast moderate to heavy rainfall in most parts of the country in the next 48 hours on Saturday.
A day earlier, Karachi witnessed heavy rainfall coupled with thunderstorms, after which a cold wave hit the city, turning the weather chilly.
On the other hand, 10 people were killed in incidents of roof collapse and mudslide in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which continues to experience intermittent rains and snowfall.
In a statement, the NDMA said: “Most parts of the country are likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall. Isolated thunderstorms are expected with heavy snowfall on hilly areas in the next 48 hours.”
The federal authority announced that the western disturbance has moved away from Balochistan and Sindh provinces.
“Over the next 12 to 24 hours, northern parts of the country, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and upper and central Punjab, will experience moderate to heavy rainfall, snow, isolated thunderstorms, and hailstorms as well.”
It further said that the next spell of rain is expected from March 5 to 7, affecting Balochistan along with KP, Kashmir, GB, and the upper regions of Punjab.
“This system will bring the possibility of precipitation to northwestern Sindh.”
The NDMA issued a fresh advisory to authorities concerned to remain vigilant and take all necessary precautionary measures.
It also advised the relevant departments to ensure the pre-placement of necessary equipment along with the availability of fuel at identified vulnerable locations to backup generators for de-watering pumps in case of urban flooding.
In addition to this, the municipal administration has been directed to carry out better solid waste management services to avoid choking the main sewerage and drainages in case of torrential rains.
In its advisory, the NDMA urged passengers to take precautions during travel to hilly terrain.
