Pakistan, May 16 -- The National Disaster Management Authority's (NDMA) National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) on Friday issued a nationwide weather alert warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and hailstorms in several parts of the country during the next 12 to 24 hours.

NDMA also cautioned citizens and authorities about possible flash floods, landslides and glacial lake outburst floods in northern areas amid rising temperatures.

The NDMA said the prevailing weather situation is "fully in line" with forecasts and seasonal assessments issued by the NEOC three to four months ago, adding that the authority had already reviewed pre monsoon preparedness measures through a national monsoon conference convened on the directions of the pri...