National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) has issued a weather advisory warning of a strong westerly wave expected to impact various regions of Pakistan from 24th February to 1st March 2025. The system is likely to bring rain, wind, thunderstorms, and hailstorms, along with snowfall in northern and western parts of the country. According to the advisory, Islamabad, upper Punjab, Pothohar Region, central and southern/northeastern Punjab, is expected to experience rain, wind, and thunderstorms accompanied by snowfall or hailstorms. Heavy rainfall may trigger flash floods in vulnerable areas. In Balochistan, rain, wind, and thunderstorms with snowfall over hills are anticipated in western, northwestern, and northern parts of the province, with the possibility of flash flooding in susceptible regions. Similarly, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is likely to witness rain, wind, thunderstorms, and hailstorms, along with snowfall over the hills in Upper and Western KP, including Malakand and Hazara Divisions. The advisory warns that heavy rainfall in northern KP may lead to flash flooding and landslides. In Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), rain, wind, thunderstorms, and hailstorms with snowfall over the hills are expected, which may disrupt travel and routine activities. Meanwhile, Sindh is forecasted to experience mostly cold and dry weather throughout the period. NDMA is closely monitoring the evolving situation and coordinating with relevant authorities to ensure timely response and mitigation efforts. Authorities have issued warnings regarding the potential hazards associated with this weather system, particularly the risk of heavy snowfall in Murree, Galliyat, and other northern regions, which may impact travelers/tourists. NDMA urges the public to use "Pak NDMA Alert App" to stay updated about weather updates before traveling.
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