The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has officially denied rumors on social media that Pakistan is going through a severe drought or record-breaking cold weather this winter.
The authority made it clear that this is not the case and that the weather is still within normal seasonal ranges based on the most recent data.
NDMA’s Explanation
The NDMA told people this week not to believe or share unverified weather information that is going around online. The group said that the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has confirmed that there are no signs of an ongoing drought or an unusually cold wave in either the rainfall or temperature trends.
A spokesperson for the NDMA said, “Pakistan is not in any immediate danger of drought or extreme cold. All weather indicators are in line with seasonal changes, and the public should only trust official updates.”
Where the Rumors Come From
The clarification came after a number of social media posts that falsely claimed Pakistan was having its coldest weather in decades and that reservoirs were quickly running out of water went viral. NDMA officials said that this kind of false information often comes back during seasonal changes and can worry people for no reason.
They also told people that spreading false weather news is against Pakistan’s cyber laws and that people should check claims before sharing them.
The official NDMA site — the most credible source for Pakistan’s disaster management updates. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
NDMA’s Advice
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The NDMA also said, “Pakistan is ready for seasonal changes. Our early warning systems and monitoring teams are working all over the country to quickly respond to any real weather event.”
The NDMA’s explanation calms things down after a lot of false information. There is no drought or extreme cold crisis anywhere in Pakistan right now, and the weather is stable. As climate change worries grow, officials are telling people to stay informed, but only from reliable, verified sources.
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