The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a forecast warning of heavy rains and potential floods in various regions of Pakistan.
The alert highlights the need for vigilance and precautionary measures to prevent loss of life and property.
The NDMA has specified that the northeastern parts of Punjab, Potohar region, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, southern Sindh, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan are expected to experience significant rainfall. These rains could lead to urban flooding and an increase in river water levels, especially if India releases water from its dams.
The forecast includes a warning of possible flood situations in urban areas, with a notable increase in water flow in rivers. The NDMA has also cautioned against the risk of landslides in the mountainous areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Kashmir due to continuous rainfall. These landslides could pose severe hazards to both residents and travellers in these regions.
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In light of the forecast, the NDMA has advised the public to exercise extreme caution. People are urged to avoid crossing flood rails and wading into floodwaters. Tourists, in particular, are advised to avoid unnecessary travel to prevent any untoward incidents.
Meanwhile, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab has forecast monsoon rains in most districts of the province. It says there is a significant possibility of these rains continuing across the province until July 7.
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A PDMA spokesman said a medium to high-level warning has been issued for the Chenab River at Marala, precisely, while the flow of water in the rivers of Punjab was normal.
This alert necessitates vigilance, therefore all precautionary and preventative measures shall be taken from all relevant institutions, as instructed by PDMA DG Irfan Ali Kathia.
PDMA spokesperson further relays that there is a possibility of heavy rain in Lahore, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujranwala, Gujrat, and Mandi Bahauddin.
Whereas the areas particularly under risk due to the possibility of rain with thunderstorms are Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Murree, and the Galiyat.
