A new spell of rain and strong winds is expected in various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, from April 16 to 19, prompting the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to issue an alert and advise both authorities and the public to take precautionary measures.
According to the PDMA, rain along with hailstorms is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, and Abbottabad, while Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, Kohat, Bannu, and Dera Ismail Khan are likely to experience rain accompanied by strong winds and dust storms, which may disrupt daily activities.
Officials have warned of possible landslides in upper districts and flooding in streams and rivers, while flash flood risks have also been highlighted in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, and Kohistan, with urban flooding concerns reported in Mardan and Nowshera.
The PDMA stated that strong winds and rainfall may damage weak structures, electricity poles, and solar panels, while standing crops may also be affected, urging farmers to take necessary precautions.
