--- title: "NDMA issues flood alert for northern regions over 72 hours" description: "Most outlets reported the National Disaster Management Authority’s 72-hour flood alert, focusing on the risk of heavy rain, flash floods, and landslides in Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and northern areas. While the framing was largely consistent, some outlets, like Minute Mirror and ProPakistani, led with the glacial lake burst risk, while others, such as Geo News and Daily Times, briefly mentioned specific vulnerable locations or included a photo caption about Islamabad’s rains. The Nation and Associated Press of Pakistan quoted the National Emergency Operations Centre explicitly, whereas Business Recorder and Geo News added regional specifics in passing." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/5678-ndma-warns-of-flash-flooding-in-upper-pakistan-over-next-48 site: HarZaviya language: en --- # NDMA issues flood alert for northern regions over 72 hours pakistan · latest filing 4 Sep 2026, 2:00 PM PKT · 31 Aug – 4 Sep 2026 · 25 articles from 12 outlets over 5 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 12 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with the National Disaster Management Authority's (NDMA) warning of possible flash floods in northern and upper Pakistan due to heavy rains over the next 48 hours. While several used nearly identical phrasing, such as "Rains raise flood fears across northern Pakistan," the Business Recorder provided a slightly broader framing by mentioning "several parts of the country" and the potential for increased river flows. ARY News (English) also highlighted the "high alert" issued by the authority but with a more concise framing. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 4 Sep 2026 — NDMA Declares Next 72 Hours Critical for Northern Areas (1 outlet) - **ProPakistani** — [NDMA Declares Next 72 Hours Critical for Northern Areas](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/04/ndma-declares-next-72-hours-critical-for-northern-areas/) · 4 Sep 2026, 2:00 PM PKT > The National Emergency Operations Centre of the National Disaster Management Authority has warned of a potential flood situation over the… Read More ### 3 Sep 2026 — NDMA issues flood alert for northern regions over 72 hours (8 outlets) > Most outlets reported the National Disaster Management Authority’s 72-hour flood alert, focusing on the risk of heavy rain, flash floods, and landslides in Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and northern areas. While the framing was largely consistent, some outlets, like Minute Mirror and ProPakistani, led with the glacial lake burst risk, while others, such as Geo News and Daily Times, briefly mentioned specific vulnerable locations or included a photo caption about Islamabad’s rains. The Nation and Associated Press of Pakistan quoted the National Emergency Operations Centre explicitly, whereas Business Recorder and Geo News added regional specifics in passing. - **The Nation** — [NDMA forecasts severe rain, potential flooding in KP, GB, AJK over next 72 hours](https://www.nation.com.pk/03-Sep-2026/ndma-forecasts-severe-rain-potential-flooding-kp-gb-ajk-next-72-hours) · 3 Sep 2026, 9:48 PM PKT > al Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of a potential flood situation over the next 72 hours as heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds are expected across Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), prompting authorities to remain on. - **Daily Times** — [NDMA issues 72-hour flood alert for northern Pakistan](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1547586/ndma-issues-72-hour-flood-alert-for-northern-pakistan/) · 3 Sep 2026, 9:36 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Disaster Management Authority has issued a 72-hour flood alert for northern Pakistan. Heavy rain may trigger flash floods and landslides across vulnerable areas. Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa face the main risks. The NDMA expects strong winds, thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall during the next two to three days. The authority […] - **Geo News** — [NDMA forecasts heavy rain, potential flooding in KP, GB and AJK](https://www.geo.tv/latest/680533-ndma-forecasts-heavy-rain-potential-flooding-in-kp-gb-and-ajk) · 3 Sep 2026, 9:29 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Vehicles seen driving through the roads of Islamabad as the city received heavy pre-monsoon rains. — Online/File NDMA says intense rain could trigger sharp rises in rivers.Says Bagh, Muzaffarabad and Haveli among vulnerable areas.Met Office says urban flooding expected in... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [NDMA forecasts severe rain, potential flooding in KP, GB, AJK over next 72 hours](https://www.app.com.pk/national/ndma-forecasts-severe-rain-potential-flooding-in-kp-gb-ajk-over-next-72-hours/) · 3 Sep 2026, 8:38 PM PKT · 96% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP):The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of a potential flood situation over the next 72 hours as heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds are expected across Gilgit Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), prompting authorities to remain on... - **The Express Tribune** — [NDMA forecasts severe rain, potential flooding in K-P, G-B, AJK over next 72 hours](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2627299/ndma-forecasts-severe-rain-potential-flooding-in-k-p-g-b-ajk-over-next-72-hours) · 3 Sep 2026, 5:50 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Intense rainfall in the mountainous regions can trigger sharp rises in rivers, streams and seasonal nullahs - **Business Recorder** — [NDMA issues flood alert for northern areas over next 72 hours](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437777/ndma-issues-flood-alert-for-northern-areas-over-next-72-hours) · 3 Sep 2026, 4:59 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a flood alert, warning of heavy rain, flash floods and landslides in parts of Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the next 72 hours. According to the NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Centre, strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected in the upper areas of the three regions during ... - **ProPakistani** — [NDMA Issues Flood Alert In Northern Areas](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/03/ndma-issues-flood-alert-in-northern-areas/) · 3 Sep 2026, 12:11 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Disaster Management Authority has issued an alert over the risk of possible flooding caused by lake bursts in… Read More - **Minute Mirror** — [Flood alert as glacial lakes threaten GB, KP and A...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/flood-alert-as-glacial-lakes-threaten-gb-kp-and-ajk-623747/) · 3 Sep 2026, 11:33 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert for possible flooding in Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ### 2 Sep 2026 — Glacial melt raises flood concerns in northern Pakistan (4 outlets) > Most outlets reported the Provincial Disaster Management Authority's (PDMA) GLOF alert for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's upper districts, with The Nation and ARY News emphasizing the risk in those areas specifically. Daily Times provided a broader regional context, mentioning Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir alongside Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and noting the National Disaster Management Authority's involvement. All excerpts linked rising temperatures to increased glacial melting and flood potential. - **Dunya News** — [Flood, landslide alert issued in GB, KP and Azad Kashmir](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/970851-flood-landslide-alert-issued-in-gb-kp-and-azad-kashmir) · 2 Sep 2026, 11:46 AM PKT > NDMA has directed relevant agencies to continuously monitor sensitive glaciers, lakes, rivers, and streams - **The Nation** — [PDMA issues GLOF alert for upper districts of KP](https://www.nation.com.pk/02-Sep-2026/pdma-issues-glof-alert-upper-districts-kp) · 2 Sep 2026, 9:44 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued an alert for several upper districts of the province over the potential risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). - **ARY News (English)** — [GLOF threat: KP PDMA alerts upper districts amid heat and rain](https://arynews.tv/glof-threat-kp-pdma-alerts-upper-districts-amid-heat-and-rain) · 2 Sep 2026, 9:02 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Stay informed about the GLOF risk in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Rising temperatures may increase glacier melting and flood potential. - **Daily Times** — [Melting glaciers fuel fears of sudden Pakistan floods](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1546736/melting-glaciers-fuel-fears-of-sudden-pakistan-floods/) · 2 Sep 2026, 6:33 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday issued alerts for possible glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), flash floods and landslides in Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Kashmir, while warning of heavy to torrential rainfall in Potohar and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from Sept 2 to 5 due to ongoing monsoon rains, rising temperatures and accelerated […] ### 1 Sep 2026 — Flood alerts issued in northern regions due to glacial lake outbursts (4 outlets) > Most outlets led with the National Disaster Management Authority’s flood alerts for Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, citing concerns over glacial lake outbursts. Minute Mirror and the Associated Press of Pakistan both highlighted the risk of sudden flooding, with the latter also noting the possibility of flash floods and landslides. - **24 News HD** — [NDMA issues flood, landslide alert across northern areas](https://www.24newshd.tv/01-Sep-2026/ndma-issues-flood-landslide-alert-across-northern-areas) · 1 Sep 2026, 10:37 PM PKT > The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a flood and landslide alert for Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Kashmir. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Melting glaciers fuel fears of sudden floods](https://www.app.com.pk/national/melting-glaciers-fuel-fears-of-sudden-floods/) · 1 Sep 2026, 8:16 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday issued alerts for possible glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), flash floods and landslides in Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Kashmir, while warning of heavy to torrential rainfall in Potohar and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from Sept 2 to 5 due to ongoing monsoon rains, rising temperatures and accelerated glacier melt. - **Minute Mirror** — [Pakistan flood alert: Glacial lakes threaten Gilgi...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pakistan-flood-alert-glacial-lakes-threaten-gilgit-baltistan-kp-and-ajk-622743/) · 1 Sep 2026, 7:34 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a flood alert for Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, warning of possible flooding caused by glacial lake outbursts. - **Dawn** — [Mansehra, Kohistan put on high alert amid Glof warning](https://www.dawn.com/news/2026487/mansehra-kohistan-put-on-high-alert-amid-glof-warning) · 1 Sep 2026, 9:35 AM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > MANSEHRA: The district administration on Monday put all relevant departments on high alert and directed residents living along rivers and streams to remain vigilant as the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued glacial lake outburst floods (Glof) warnings for mountainous parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. “You should be ready to respond in case of any emergency across the district... ### 31 Aug 2026 — Flood and GLOF Alerts Issued for Northern and Upper Pakistan (7 outlets) > Most outlets reported that the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a flood alert for northern and upper parts of Pakistan due to heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours. The ProPakistani headline specifically mentioned a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) alert for upper regions, while other outlets focused on flash flood warnings. The Business Recorder also noted the alert applied to "several parts of the country," slightly broadening the geographic scope compared to others. Otherwise, the framing and emphasis were largely consistent across the excerpts. - **Daily Times** — [Rains raise flood fears across northern Pakistan](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1546185/rains-raise-flood-fears-across-northern-pakistan/) · 1 Sep 2026, 5:50 AM PKT > National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) on Monday issued an alert warning of possible flash floods across Gilgit Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and the Potohar region over the next 48 hours due to forecast rains, with increased river flows, urban flooding and torrents in vulnerable areas posing […] - **Business Recorder** — [Several parts of country: NDMA issues alert over possibility of flooding](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437289/several-parts-of-country-ndma-issues-alert-over-possibility-of-flooding) · 1 Sep 2026, 4:31 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert over the possibility of flooding in several parts of Pakistan, warning that rainfall over the next 48 hours could increase river flows and trigger flooding in vulnerable areas. According to the alert, Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Punjab, especially the Potohar r... - **ARY News (English)** — [Pakistan issues high alert over flood risk in northern areas](https://arynews.tv/pakistan-issues-high-alert-over-flood-risk-in-northern-areas) · 1 Sep 2026, 12:28 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > The authority warned that heavy rain is expected over the next 48 hours in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Khyber Pakhtunkhw - **The Nation** — [Rains raise flood fears across northern Pakistan](https://www.nation.com.pk/31-Aug-2026/rains-raise-flood-fears-across-northern-pakistan) · 31 Aug 2026, 5:52 PM PKT · 98% identical wording to the newest filing > National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) on Monday issued an alert warning of possible flash floods across Gilgit Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and the Potohar region over the next 48 hours due to forecast rains, with increased river flows, urban flooding and. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Rains raise flood fears across northern Pakistan](https://www.app.com.pk/national/rains-raise-flood-fears-across-northern-pakistan/) · 31 Aug 2026, 4:50 PM PKT · 98% identical wording to the newest filing > National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) on Monday issued an alert warning of possible flash floods across Gilgit Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and the Potohar region over the next 48 hours due to forecast rains, with increased river flows, urban flooding and torrents in vulnerable areas posing risks to communit... - **ProPakistani** — [Rain and GLOF Alert Issued for Upper Parts of Pakistan](https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/31/rain-and-glof-alert-issued-for-upper-parts-of-pakistan/) · 31 Aug 2026, 12:02 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > The Provincial Disaster Management Authority has issued an alert over the possible risk of glacial lake outburst floods in the… Read More - **Minute Mirror** — [Glacier melt raises flood risk across KP’s North...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/glacier-melt-raises-flood-risk-across-kps-northern-areas-621733/) · 31 Aug 2026, 10:04 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert for several northern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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