Staff Reporter
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather alert for the province.
Weather Alert:
Rain with thundershowers and snowfall in mountainous districts from January 16–23.
Light rain expected in Chitral (Upper & Lower), Dir (Upper & Lower), Swat, Shangla, Kohistan (Upper & Lower), Kolai-Palas, Malakand, Buner, Mansehra, Battagram, Torghar, Abbottabad, Galiyat, Haripur from January 16–19.
Thundershowers and mountain snowfall predicted in upper districts from January 20–23.
Intermittent thundershowers expected in plain areas: Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda, Nowshera, Kohat, Khyber, Orakzai, Karak, Bannu, North & South Waziristan, Lakki Marwat, Tank, DI Khan during January 20–23.
Precautionary Measures:
Fog and a significant drop in daytime temperatures expected after rains.
Roads may be slippery or closed in Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Galiyat.
Risk of landslides and avalanches in mountainous areas.
Agencies instructed to maintain drainage systems and secure billboards.
Continuous monitoring of rivers, streams, and rain drains advised.
Public Advisory:
Tourists/travelers should carry water, food, medicines, and warm clothing.•Avoid electricity poles, billboards, and weak structures during strong winds or thunderstorms.
PDMA Emergency Operations Center active 24/7. Toll-free helpline: 1700.
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