Khyber pakhtunkhwa: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority has issued an alert about heavy rains with gusty wind in most parts of the province from Saturday till Friday next.

According to Radio Pakistan, all Deputy Commissioners have been directed to take precautionary measures to avoid any human and material losses during the forecast period. The rains can cause flooding in Chitral, Swat, Panjkora, and Kabul rivers.

Tourists are also directed to refrain from visiting hilly areas of the province during the forecast period. The control room of PDMA is operational round the clock and people can contact 1700 in case of any emergency.