A new wave of westerly winds is expected to enter the upper areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from today, prompting the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to issue a weather alert across the province.

According to the PDMA, heavy rains and strong winds are likely in several districts, increasing the risk of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), flash floods and landslides, particularly in upper regions including Chitral, Swat, Dir, Kohistan and Mansehra.

The authority has directed district administrations to continuously monitor sensitive glacial sites and ensure that early warning systems remain active.

Residents and tourists have been advised to avoid unnecessary movement near rivers, streams and mountainous areas during the forecast period.

The PDMA also instructed people living in low-lying areas to remain alert and immediately move to safer locations in case of rising water levels or unusual sounds of mud and falling rocks.