Drought Warnings in Pakistan
Drought 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 drought warnings
Drought warnings describe a prolonged deficit of rainfall that affects drinking water, agriculture, rivers and hydropower. They are issued by hydrological or agricultural authorities and frequently trigger water-use restrictions, irrigation bans and a higher wildfire danger level.
Who issues drought 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
- Follow local water-use restrictions and hosepipe bans.
- Reduce irrigation to the evening and check for leaks.
- Expect a raised wildfire danger level even without wind.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Pakistan: Copernicus, national hydrological services, national agricultural agencies, drought observatories. 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 drought 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 drought warnings for Pakistan?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Islamabad from Copernicus, national hydrological services, national agricultural agencies, drought observatories. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Pakistan
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Cold and Snow Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Earthquake Alerts
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Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.