Islamabad : The National Disaster Management Authority (National Disaster Management Authority) through its National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) has issued a nationwide weather advisory for June 1 to June 7, warning of a mix of extreme heat, thunderstorms, flash floods, landslides, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), and heightened wildfire risks across different regions of the country.
According to the advisory, two separate weather systems are expected to influence conditions during the week. A weak moist air current is likely to affect southern and eastern parts of Pakistan, while a westerly weather system is forecast to impact northern areas.
On June 1, most regions are expected to remain hot and dry; however, isolated rainfall is likely in parts of Punjab including the Galiyat belt, Potohar region, Rahim Yar Khan, and Rajanpur, as well as in northern Balochistan districts such as Barkhan and Kohlu.
On June 2, daytime conditions will largely stay hot and dry, while evening showers are expected in several areas of Punjab and Balochistan, including Lahore, Sialkot, Gujrat, Potohar, and parts of northern Balochistan.
During June 3 and 4, partly cloudy weather is expected in northern Balochistan, southern Punjab, and northern regions, while temperatures are likely to rise further across Balochistan, Sindh, and southern Punjab, intensifying heatwave conditions.
From June 5 to 7, the forecast indicates thunderstorm-related rainfall in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, the Potohar region, and eastern Punjab, along with warnings of possible landslides and rising water levels in streams and seasonal rivers in northern areas.
The advisory also warns of an ongoing risk of glacial lake outburst floods in Gilgit-Baltistan and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in vulnerable glacier zones such as Shisper, Ghulkin, Darkot, Reshun, Bad Swat, and surrounding regions, where heavy rainfall may trigger flash flooding and disrupt transportation routes.
In addition, rising temperatures are expected to increase the risk of forest fires in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir, and Punjab.
Authorities have advised travelers heading towards northern areas to stay updated on weather and road conditions, while also urging the public to avoid activities that could trigger fires, such as burning in forest areas or discarding lit cigarettes.
The NDMA has issued pre-emptive alerts to all relevant departments and emergency response agencies, while its monitoring center continues to track evolving weather patterns, flood threats, GLOF risks, and landslide hazards across the country.
Citizens have also been encouraged to use the “Pak NDMA Disaster Alert” mobile application for timely updates and safety guidance.
