Pakistan, July 12 -- The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a nationwide alert urging citizens to take precautionary measures as moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast across most parts of the country over the next three days.

According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), operating under the NDMA, a three-day weather-impact outlook has been released, predicting widespread rainfall fuelled by moisture inflows from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.

The forecast raises concerns of flash flooding, particularly in areas situated near nullahs and local streams.

Substantial increases in river flows are anticipated in major rivers, including the Indus, Kabul, Jhelum (upstream of Mangla), and Chenab. ...