Flood Warnings in Pakistan

Flood Warnings for Pakistan (South Asia) come from Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Islamabad.

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At a glance

countryPakistan · Asia
reference cityIslamabad (33.68, 73.05)
emergencyPrimary emergency number15 / 1122
risk profileflood, earthquake, heat, drought, landslide, storm, cold, air, epidemic, radiation

What counts as a flood warnings

Flood warnings come from national or regional water authorities and civil protection agencies. They distinguish between river floods that build over hours or days, flash floods that follow heavy rain within minutes, and coastal storm surge. Watches and warnings name the affected river basins and districts, so the decisive information is always the local catchment, not the country average.

Who issues flood warnings in Pakistan

Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.

If a warning is active in Pakistan

Move valuables and electrical equipment out of cellars and basements.
Never drive or walk through moving water - 30 cm can sweep a car away.
Know the highest point of your building and a route to higher ground.

Where the data comes from

Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Pakistan: Open-Meteo, Copernicus EMS, national hydrological services, civil protection agencies. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.

Frequently asked questions

Who issues flood warnings in Pakistan?

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.

What is the emergency number in Pakistan?

The primary emergency number is 15 / 1122. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.

Does Waarning show live flood warnings for Pakistan?

Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Islamabad from Open-Meteo, Copernicus EMS, national hydrological services, civil protection agencies. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.

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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.