--- title: "NDMA issues flood alert for parts of Pakistan amid heavy rain threat" description: "Most outlets led with the National Disaster Management Authority’s flood alert, noting the threat of heavy rains and potential flash or urban flooding in Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Balochistan through September 17. While 24 News HD and Dunya News specifically mentioned the provinces and GB at risk, Minute Mirror and ProPakistani provided a broader or more general framing, with the latter using the phrase “parts of Pakistan” without listing regions." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/8442-heavy-rain-forecast-for-potohar-kp-from-sept-14-17 site: HarZaviya language: en --- # NDMA issues flood alert for parts of Pakistan amid heavy rain threat pakistan · updated 16 Sep 2026, 6:49 AM PKT · 14–16 Sep 2026 · 18 articles from 12 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 15 Sep 2026 — NDMA issues flood alert for parts of Pakistan amid heavy rain threat (6 outlets) > Most outlets led with the National Disaster Management Authority’s flood alert, noting the threat of heavy rains and potential flash or urban flooding in Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Balochistan through September 17. While 24 News HD and Dunya News specifically mentioned the provinces and GB at risk, Minute Mirror and ProPakistani provided a broader or more general framing, with the latter using the phrase “parts of Pakistan” without listing regions. - **Dawn** — [NDMA told to provide relief to people of rain-hit areas](https://www.dawn.com/news/2030267/ndma-told-to-provide-relief-to-people-of-rain-hit-areas) · 16 Sep 2026, 6:49 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the National Disaster Manage­ment Authority (NDMA) to use all available resour­ces to provide relief to peo­­ple of rain-hit areas and maintain effective liaison with relevant provincial departments and Provin­cial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs). The prime minister iss­ued this directive at a me­­eting with the NDMA Cha­ir­­m... - **Business Recorder** — [NDMA asked to provide relief to people affected by rains](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439664/ndma-asked-to-provide-relief-to-people-affected-by-rains) · 16 Sep 2026, 5:59 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to use all available resources to provide relief to people affected by heavy monsoon rains. Talking to NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, the PM directed the relevant departments to ensure smooth traffic flow on roads and bridges during the rains and facilitate the delivery of rel... - **Minute Mirror** — [NDMA warns of flooding through September 17](https://minutemirror.com.pk/ndma-warns-of-flooding-through-september-17-630523/) · 15 Sep 2026, 6:01 PM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a flood alert for several parts of Pakistan as - **Dunya News** — [NDMA issues flood alert as heavy rains threaten parts of Pakistan](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/973034-ndma-issues-flood-alert-as-heavy-rains-threaten-parts-of-pakistan-) · 15 Sep 2026, 5:58 PM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > NDMA has warned of possible flash and urban flooding across parts of Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Balochistan amid expected rains through September 17. - **ProPakistani** — [NDMA Issues Flood Alert for Parts of Pakistan Amid Heavy Rain Threat](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/15/ndma-issues-flood-alert-for-parts-of-pakistan-amid-heavy-rain-threat/) · 15 Sep 2026, 4:03 PM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Disaster Management Authority’s National Emergencies Operation Centre has issued a likely flood alert for several parts of Pakistan.… Read More - **24 News HD** — [NDMA warns of flood risk across four provinces, GB](https://www.24newshd.tv/15-Sep-2026/ndma-warns-flood-risk-across-four-provinces-gb) · 15 Sep 2026, 2:58 PM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday issued a flood alert for vulnerable areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Balochistan, warning that expected rains until September 17 could trigger flash floods, raise water levels in rivers and streams and cause urban flooding, while directing relevant authorities to. ### 14 Sep 2026 — Heavy rain and flood alerts issued for multiple regions until September 17 (8 outlets) > Most outlets reported the National Disaster Management Authority's (NDMA) warnings of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and localized flooding in the Potohar region and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from September 14 to 17. A few also noted a broader flood alert for Gilgit-Baltistan, Punjab, and Balochistan. The Express Tribune uniquely mentioned Prime Minister Shehbaz’s directive to the NDMA to assist affected people. While the core message about weather and flood risks was consistent, some outlets expanded the geographic scope or included additional administrative responses. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [NDMA warns of flood risk across four provinces, GB amid rains](https://www.app.com.pk/national/ndma-warns-of-flood-risk-across-four-provinces-gb-amid-rains/) · 15 Sep 2026, 1:11 PM PKT > The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday issued a flood alert for vulnerable areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Balochistan, warning that expected rains until September 17 could trigger flash floods, raise water levels in rivers and streams and cause urban flooding, while directing relevant authorities to make advance preparations to protect lives and ... - **ARY News (English)** — [NDMA issues likely flood alert for parts of country](https://arynews.tv/ndma-issues-likely-flood-alert-parts-country) · 15 Sep 2026, 12:43 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) of the NDMA has issued likely flood alert for various parts of the country. - **The Nation** — [PM directs NDMA to intensify relief efforts in rain-hit areas](https://www.nation.com.pk/15-Sep-2026/pm-directs-ndma-intensify-relief-efforts-rain-hit-areas) · 15 Sep 2026, 12:13 PM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to utilise all available resources to provide relief to people affected by rains and strengthen coordination with provincial departments and Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs). - **Dunya News** — [PM directs utilising all-out resources for relief of people in rain-hit areas](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/973007-pm-directs-utilising-allout-resources-for-relief-of-people-in-rainhi) · 15 Sep 2026, 12:05 PM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > PM Shehbaz Sharif directed the NDMA to use all resources to aid rain-hit areas, ensure traffic flow on roads and bridges, and maintain timely relief supplies during the monsoon. - **24 News HD** — [PM orders NDMA chief to provide maximum relief to rain-hit people](https://www.24newshd.tv/15-Sep-2026/pm-orders-ndma-chief-provide-maximum-relief-rain-hit-people) · 15 Sep 2026, 11:43 AM PKT · 58% identical wording to the newest filing > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that all available resources be utilized to provide every possible assistance and relief to people affected by the rains, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. - **The Express Tribune** — [NDMA issues flood alert as rainfall expected to continue until September 17](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629394/ndma-issues-flood-alert-as-rainfall-expected-to-continue-until-september-17) · 15 Sep 2026, 6:40 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > PM Shehbaz directs NDMA to use all available resources to assist, provide relief to people affected by heavy rains - **Pakistan Today** — [NDMA warns of heavy thunderstorms, intense rainfall across Potohar region, upper KP](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/14/ndma-warns-of-heavy-thunderstorms-intense-rainfall-across-potohar-region-upper-kp) · 14 Sep 2026, 8:06 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > NDMA warns of heavy thunderstorms, intense rainfall across Potohar region, upper KP from Sept 14-17 - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Rain, thunderstorms expected in Potohar, Upper KP until Sept 17](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/14-Sep-2026/rain-thunderstorms-expected-in-potohar-upper-kp-until-sept-17) · 14 Sep 2026, 5:36 PM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – The National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) has issued an alert for possible heavy rainfall in the Potohar region and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms is expected in the areas from September 14 to 17. Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Murree, Galiyat and adjoining hilly areas are likely to receive thunderstorms […] ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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