PESHAWAR: Authorities in Pakistan’s northwest warned on Friday heavy rain and strong winds expected over the coming days could trigger landslides and urban flooding in several districts of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province.
KP’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said a weather system forecast to bring thunderstorms and rain from Saturday through the morning of March 16 could affect most districts of the province, prompting local administrations to prepare for possible emergencies.
Heavy rain and snowfall in upper districts have in the past increased the risk of roof collapses, blocked roads and landslides, leading to injuries and loss of life in remote mountainous areas.
“Upper Kohistan, Lower Kohistan, Kolai-Palas, Shangla, Battagram and Torghar could face landslides due to heavy rainfall,” the PDMA said in a statement.
“Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda, Nowshera and Peshawar may face urban flooding due to rain and strong winds,” it added.
