ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), through its National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC), has issued a nationwide weather outlook for June 1–7, warning of a combination of intense heat, thunderstorms, flash floods, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), landslides and wildfire risks across different parts of the country.
The advisory identifies where and when weather systems are expected to affect Pakistan, highlights the potential impacts, and outlines precautionary measures for authorities, residents and tourists. According to the NDMA, two separate weather systems are expected to influence the country during the coming week. A weak moist current is likely to affect southern and eastern regions, while a westerly weather system is expected to impact northern parts of Pakistan.
On June 1, the weather is expected to remain mainly hot and dry across most parts of the country. However, rain is likely in several areas of Punjab, including the Galiyat region, Potohar, Rahim Yar Khan and Rajanpur, as well as in the Barkhan and Kohlu districts of northern Balochistan. On June 2, hot and dry conditions are expected to prevail during the day, while rainfall is forecast in parts of Punjab and Balochistan during the evening.
Areas including Lahore, Sialkot, Gujrat, the Potohar region and parts of northern Balochistan may receive rain later in the day. During June 3 and 4, cloudy weather is expected over northern Balochistan, southern Punjab and the northern regions.
Meanwhile, temperatures are likely to continue rising across Balochistan, Sindh and southern Punjab, increasing the intensity of heat conditions in these areas. Between June 5 and 7,the NDMA forecast indicates that upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, the Potohar region and eastern Punjab are likely to receive thunderstorm related rainfall. The authority has also warned of an increased risk of landslides and rising water flows in streams and nullahs in northern regions due to rainfall.
The threat of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) remains significant in Gilgit-Baltistan and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with Shisper, Ghulkin, Darkot, Reshun, Bad Swat and other glacial zones identified as particularly vulnerable. Heavy rainfall in mountainous areas may trigger local flooding in streams and create travel disruptions, the advisory said. At the same time, rising temperatures have heightened the risk of forest fires in parts of Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir and Punjab.
The NDMA has advised tourists planning visits to northern areas to check weather forecasts and road conditions before travelling. Citizens have also been urged to avoid activities that could spark wildfires, including lighting fires in forests or discarding lit cigarette butts. In view of the evolving weather situation, the NDMA has issued pre-emptive alerts to all relevant departments and emergency response agencies.
The National Emergencies Operation Center continues to monitor weather patterns, flood threats, GLOF risks and landslide hazards across the country. The public has been encouraged to stay informed through the “Pak NDMA Disaster Alert” mobile application for timely warnings and updates.
