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Islamabad: The National Disaster Management Authority has warned of heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and hailstorms in various parts of the country during the next twenty-four hours.
According to Radio Pakistan, the warning issued by NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Centre indicated that the weather system is expected to affect Islamabad, Upper Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, with rain and thunderstorms forecast in major cities and northern regions.
The NDMA warned that lightning, strong winds, and hailstorms can damage weak structures, standing crops, trees, and electricity infrastructure, while slippery roads may disrupt traffic flow.