ISLAMABAD: The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for the eighth spell of the monsoon, forecasting heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms in the upper and central districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to details, districts including Swat, Upper and Lower Dir, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Buner, Shangla, and Chitral are expected to experience heavy rains, which may cause flash floods in streams and rivers as well as sudden landslides. Meanwhile, in Peshawar, Nowshera, and Mardan, urban flooding and waterlogging in low-lying areas is possible.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has advised tourists to avoid non-essential travel and instructed residents in affected districts to stay away from rivers, streams, and mountainous springs.
The Meteorological Department had already issued a warning for this eighth monsoon spell in the province.
Authorities have urged the public to exercise caution and stay alert to mitigate the risks posed by the heavy rainfall and potential flash floods.
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