Islamabad 28 July: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has forecasted monsoon rains from Monday through Thursday, warning of possible flooding in parts of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK).
According to a notification from NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC), areas including Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza, and Shigar in Gilgit-Baltistan, as well as Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, and Bagh in AJK, are likely to receive significant rainfall.
The NDMA cautioned that the rain could cause flash floods, and landslides are possible in mountainous regions. Authorities have been directed to stay on alert, ensure equipment and personnel are ready, and take all necessary precautions.
In Chitral Valley—particularly Buni and Reshun—rain combined with glacial melt may raise water levels in the River Chitral. Urban flooding is also anticipated in Muzaffarabad and Bagh due to intense downpours.
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Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs) and local officials have been urged to implement preventive measures in advance.
Meanwhile, NDMA reported on Sunday that weather-related incidents across Pakistan have claimed 272 lives—among them 93 men, 47 women, and 132 children—while 655 others have been injured.
Impact of Floods in Northern Pakistan – July 2025
| Region | Expected Hazards | Deaths Reported | Injured | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilgit | Heavy rain, risk of flooding & landslides | Not specified | Not specified | NEOC issued flood warning |
| Skardu | Monsoon rain, flood risk | Not specified | Not specified | Part of alert zone |
| Hunza | Flooding and landslides possible | Not specified | Not specified | Glacial melt risk |
| Shigar | Flood warning due to monsoon rain | Not specified | Not specified | |
| Muzaffarabad (AJK) | Urban flooding, heavy rainfall | Not individually given | Not individually given | Urban flooding expected |
| Neelum Valley (AJK) | Heavy rain, flood and landslide risk | Not specified | Not specified | Vulnerable mountainous area |
| Bagh (AJK) | Urban flooding, risk of landslides | Not individually given | Not individually given | |
| Chitral Valley (KPK) | River swelling due to rain and glacial melt | Not specified | Not specified | Specific mention of Buni and Reshun |
| National Summary | Weather-related incidents (including floods) | 272 | 655 | Includes 93 men, 47 women, 132 children dead |
