Islamabad, May 10, 2026 (APP): The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide weather alert, warning that several parts of Pakistan are likely to experience heavy rain, windstorms, thunderstorms and hailstorms within the next 12 to 24 hours.
According to the NDMA’s media wing, the current weather pattern is fully consistent with the NEOC’s earlier climate assessment issued three to four months ago for the April-to-June period.
It stated that Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir are expected to receive widespread rainfall accompanied by strong winds, with hail expected at isolated locations.
The alert specifically mentioned that heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in Islamabad, Murree, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Gujar Khan, Jhelum, Sialkot, Narowal, Layyah, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Lahore, Kasur, Mianwali, Sargodha, Jhang and Multan.
In Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir, rainfall with thunderstorm activity is expected in Gilgit, Skardu, Ghanche, Hunza, Nagar, Ghizer, Diamer, Astore, Shigar, Kharmang, Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Bagh, Haveli, Poonch, Rawalakot, Kotli, Mirpur, and Bhimber.
The NEOC also forecasted strong winds and thunderstorms in several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Mingora, Malakand, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Nowshera, Peshawar, Mardan, Bajaur, Charsadda, Kohat, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, and Dera Ismail Khan, with hailstorms likely at some locations.
The NDMA warned that rising temperatures could accelerate glacier and snow melting in northern regions, increasing the risk of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), flash floods, and landslides in vulnerable mountainous areas. Citizens were advised to avoid visiting glacial lakes and dangerous slopes, while travelers were urged to exercise caution as adverse weather could disrupt movement in hilly regions.
The authority warned that strong winds and hailstorms may damage weak structures, solar panels, and vehicles. The NDMA urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather conditions, remain in safe locations during windstorms, and follow instructions issued by local administrations and weather advisory authorities.
The NEOC also directed all relevant departments and emergency response agencies to remain on high alert and ensure advance preparedness measures to address any potential emergency situation.