Fresh spell of rain forecast in KP with low-level flood recorded at Kabul-Indus confluence

PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Jul, 2026) A fresh spell of rainfall has increased water flows in the Kabul and Indus rivers across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with a low-level flood recorded at the confluence of the two rivers at Kund Khairabad and Nowshera.

According to the district administration, inflows into Tarbela Dam have risen due to continuous rainfall, prompting authorities to open the dam's spillways. The increased discharge has raised water levels at the confluence of the Indus and Kabul rivers.

Officials have warned residents living along riverbanks to remain vigilant and avoid going near the rivers as a precaution against possible flooding.

Meanwhile, rainfall resumed in Peshawar and surrounding areas after a two-day break. Light winds accompanying the rain have brought pleasant weather to the region.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that the current spell of rain is likely to continue until July 29.

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It has warned of possible landslides, falling rocks and flash floods in vulnerable areas of the Malakand and Hazara divisions due to heavy rainfall.

The PMD said most districts of the province will experience partly cloudy and humid weather. Rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds is expected in Chitral, Upper and Lower Dir, Swat, Shangla, Malakand, Buner, Bajaur, and Upper and Lower Kohistan. Similar weather conditions are also forecast for Kolai-Palas, Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Mohmand, Khyber and Kurram.

Heavy rainfall is expected at isolated locations in Malakand and Hazara divisions, while thunderstorms with gusty winds are also likely in Haripur, Swabi, Mardan, Peshawar, Nowshera, Charsadda, Kohat, Orakzai, Hangu, Karak, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Tank and North Waziristan.

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