Pakistan, July 15 -- The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a flash flood alert for Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan. Heavy monsoon rains, expected to persist through July 17, could trigger flooding across low-lying plains and hilly regions.

In Punjab, cities like Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, and Faisalabad are at risk of significant water accumulation, especially in drainage-challenged neighborhoods. The NDMA urges residents to stay indoors, avoid short routes through flood-prone areas, and rely on official updates. Rescue and clean-up teams stand ready in these urban centers.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, districts such as Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, and Peshawar may face heav...