Heavy Rain Alert Issued for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Balochistan (30‑31 March)

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a weather bulletin forecasting widespread heavy rain over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Balochistan for 30‑31 March. The alert follows a series of low‑pressure systems moving eastward from the Arabian Sea, expected to intensify precipitation across the north‑western and central regions.
Authorities warned that rainfall could exceed 50 mm in some districts, raising the risk of flash floods, landslides and road disruptions, especially in the hilly areas of KP and the coastal belt of Balochistan. Local disaster‑management agencies have been instructed to activate emergency response teams and keep evacuation routes clear.
Residents in the affected provinces have been urged to secure property, avoid low‑lying areas and stay updated through official channels and local media. The PMD also advised farmers to protect crops where possible, noting that water‑logging could temporarily affect agricultural output.
The alert comes amid a broader pattern of unsettled weather across the subcontinent, with neighboring India also experiencing scattered showers. No immediate cross‑border impact is anticipated, but agencies remain in contact to monitor any trans‑regional developments.