Peshawar:
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a high alarm according to the meteorological department’s forecast for intermittent rain, thunderstorms and wind storms throughout the province from September 15, with heavy rainfall expected in some areas.
I henhold til PDMA-rådgivningen fra 16. til 19. september inklusive øvre distrikter inklusive øvre og nedre dir, øvre og nedre chitral, swat, øvre og nedre Kohistan, Kolai-Palas, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kohat, Peshawar, Charsada, Nowshera Swabi, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Hangu, Karak and North and South Waziristan can experience heavy rain accompanied by strong wind and thunderstorms.
PDMA warned that from September 18 to 19, heavy rainfall could cause an increase in water streams in streams and rivers of DIR, Chitral, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi and Martan. The authority also warned against possible landslides in sensitive mountainous areas of Abbottabad, Battagram, Buner, Chitral, Dir, Khyber, Kohistan, Kolai-Palas, Kurram, Malakand, Mansehra, Mohmand, Orakzai, Shangla, Swat, Torghar and North Waziristan.
The advisory also emphasized that strong winds and lightning can damage vulnerable houses, electricity bars, advertising boards and solar panels. District administrations have been required to take precautionary measures, ensure proper drainage and keep local residents, travelers and tourists informed.
Special instructions were also issued to farmers, livestock owners and tourists. Farmers and shepherds have been asked to change crops and animals to safer places, while tourists have been encouraged to avoid risky places under the spell for bad weather.
