The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert of thunderstorms and hail in several parts of the country over the next 12 to 24 hours.

Citizens have been advised to take precautionary measures due to the possibility of strong winds, landslides and flooding.

According to the NDMA, rain and hail are expected in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Rain with strong winds and thunderstorms has been forecast in multiple districts of Punjab, including Islamabad, Murree, Lahore, and Sialkot.

Thunderstorms are also expected in several areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, most districts, including Chitral, Swat, Peshawar, Mardan, Kohat, Bannu, and Dera Ismail Khan, may experience hail with strong winds and rain.

The NDMA has also warned of a risk of flash floods and landslides due to rising temperatures and glacier melt.

Strong winds and hail may damage fragile structures, solar panels and vehicles, while travel in mountainous areas could be affected.

Citizens have been instructed to avoid unnecessary travel and follow weather advisories.

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