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Weather influences far more than daily life. It shapes construction timelines, agricultural output, infrastructure resilience, and long-term investment viability. At Chakor, our Weather section examines how climate patterns and meteorological developments affect Pakistan’s built environment, property landscape, and development planning.

From seasonal floods to heatwaves and shifting rainfall patterns, stay informed on the environmental conditions that matter to every stakeholder in Pakistan’s growth story.

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Flash Floods Cause Widespread Destruction Across Diamer District

GILGIT: Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall have caused extensive damage across Diamer district, with disaster officials confirming flooding at six locations early Monday.

The floods damaged houses, the Karakoram Highway (KKH), link roads, crops, agricultural land, and public and private property. Flooding was reported in Khanbari, Niyat, Thore, Gaspayan, Gasbala, Bunar and surrounding areas.

In Thore Valley’s Thunraka area, flood debris entered several homes, while standing crops, agricultural land and fruit trees sustained heavy damage. The valley’s main road was washed away at multiple points, completely suspending traffic.

Power transmission lines were also damaged, cutting electricity to Thore Valley and nearby areas. In Chilas’ Niyat area, floodwaters damaged link roads, disrupting transportation for local communities.

In Khanbari, a severe flash flood swept away two houses along with their contents, as well as several livestock. A private company working on the Diamer-Bhasha Dam project reported major losses after floodwaters swept away 13 dumpers, an excavator, a crushing plant and two water tankers, halting construction activities.

Landslides and debris blocked the KKH at Bonar Das, stranding domestic and foreign travellers for several hours. While the highway was later reopened, link roads to remote areas remained blocked, and power supply had not been restored in several affected localities.

Affected residents have called for immediate relief operations, restoration of roads and electricity, and financial assistance for impacted families.

Officials noted that Gilgit-Baltistan is witnessing a sharp rise in climate-linked disasters, including cloudbursts, flash floods, landslides and glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), driven by rising temperatures and accelerated glacier melt.

The region, home to roughly 8,400 glaciers and over 4,000 glacial lakes, faces mounting long-term water security risks. Authorities say emergency response arrangements remain in place.

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CategoriesNews Climate Change Dams Deforestation Environment Urban Flooding Weather

CM Punjab Orders Province-Wide Monsoon Emergency Alert, Directs WASA, Rescue 1122 and PDMA on Standby

LAHORE: CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz has placed all provincial line departments on high alert following the onset of the monsoon season, directing commissioners, deputy commissioners and field officers across the province to maintain round-the-clock preparedness and ensure rapid emergency response.

The Chief Minister emphasised that all concerned officers and staff must remain vigilant, stating there would be no tolerance for negligence or irresponsibility during the monsoon period.

Directives were issued to immediately drain rainwater, with continuous monitoring ordered for Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) operations. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Control Room and District Emergency Operation Centres have been instructed to remain fully alert across Punjab.

Rescue 1122 and WASA have been directed to keep personnel and machinery on standby, with priority given to swift-water drainage from low-lying areas and identified choke points. Continuous monitoring of stormwater drains and nullahs was also ordered to prevent water stagnation in urban areas.

The Irrigation Department has been instructed to keep teams on high alert to monitor canal water flow, while authorities were directed to ensure all manholes across urban and rural areas remain properly covered.

Additional safety arrangements were ordered at construction sites, alongside special monitoring of dilapidated and structurally vulnerable buildings. The Safe City Authority and Chief Traffic Officer teams have been directed to ensure smooth traffic flow on highways and main roads during periods of rainfall.

Field teams have been instructed to remain fully prepared to support public guidance, traffic management, and the protection of lives and property throughout the monsoon season.

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NDMA issues weather alert for hailstorms in upper Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a formal weather advisory on Friday, warning of widespread rain, strong winds, and thunderstorm activity across the upper regions of Pakistan from March 14 to March 16, 2026.

A westerly wave is expected to approach the northwestern regions on Saturday evening and persist through the early hours of Monday. A second western disturbance is forecast to affect western Pakistan by the night of March 17.

Areas likely to experience significant impact include Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sialkot, and parts of Punjab, as well as Zhob, Barkhan, and Chaman in Balochistan. Isolated hailstorm activity is also anticipated during this period.

Daytime temperatures are expected to fall by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius in northern and upper regions. The authority has further warned of an elevated risk of landslides in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

The NDMA has urged the public to seek shelter in sturdy buildings or vehicles during hailstorms, stay away from windows, and avoid driving under heavy hail due to reduced visibility and slippery road conditions. Tourists have been advised to refrain from non-essential travel to affected areas, while farmers have been directed to take appropriate measures to protect their crops.

The authority has called upon federal ministries, provincial governments, and local administrations to implement precautionary measures to safeguard public safety and minimise property damage during the forecast period.

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