Peshawar, March 13, 2026) The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather alert predicting rain with strong winds and thunderstorms in most districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from Friday night to March 16 morning.
According to the PDMA District Emergency Operations Center, all district administrations have been placed on alert in light of the expected weather conditions.
Rain and snow is likely on the mountains in the upper areas of Upper Chitral, Lower Chitral, Upper Dir, Upper Dir, SwatBonner et al Malakand. Meanwhile, heavy rains may also trigger landslides in Upper Kohistan, Lower Kohistan, Kolai Palace, Shangla, Batagram and Torghar.
The authority also expected heavy rains accompanied by active winds and thunderstorms in Mansoura state. Abbottabad and Haripur, and advised residents to take precautionary measures.
Rain and windstorms are also expected in Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram and Karak, while district administrations have been directed to remain prepared for any emergency.
In Swabi, MardanCharsadda, Nowshera and PeshawarThere is a possibility of flooding in urban areas due to rain and strong winds.
Rain, thunderstorms and low temperatures are also expected Kohathanjo, Bano And for Marwat while Dera Ismail KhanNorth Waziristan and South Waziristan (Upper and Lower) may be exposed to rain and strong winds that may cause flash floods in local streams.
The agency said temperatures across the province are likely to drop by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius due to rain.
The authority directed all regions to keep rescue teams, machinery and emergency services on alert. Tourists and travelers have been advised to avoid non-essential items He travels To mountainous areas prone to landslides.
It also advised citizens to stay away from open spaces, weak structures, electricity poles and signs during strong winds.
Rescue 1122 and district administrations have been directed to remain fully prepared to deal with any emergency.
A PDMA spokesperson said the PDMA Emergency Operations Center remains fully operational and citizens can report any untoward incident on the 1700 helpline.