The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning predicting more monsoon rains until August 3, with flash floods and heavy rain expected in various parts of the country. The monsoon currents from the Bay of Bengal are likely to penetrate central and southern parts of Pakistan, bringing heavy to hefty rainfall in upper catchment areas of western and eastern rivers.
Flash flooding is expected in Northeastern parts of Punjab, including Deg, Basemter, and Bein nullahs of River Ravi, as well as in Neelum Valley, Muzafarabad, Rawalkot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber of AJ&K, and Mardan, Swat, Dir, Kohistan, Shangla, and Malakand of upper KP province. Urban flooding is also expected in Northern and Northeastern parts of Punjab, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Gujrat, Rawalpindi/Islamabad, and surrounding areas, as well as in southern parts of Sindh, including Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Sanghar, S Benazirabad, and Karachi.
The NDMA has advised all relevant departments to take necessary precautions to mitigate the possible effects of flooding and extreme weather. The authority has also issued safety tips, including avoiding flood waters, not crossing bridges if water is flowing rapidly, avoiding staying in weak structures, and seeking shelter in safe places such as schools, government buildings, or any concrete buildings in case of intense rain.
The public is advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety during this period. The NDMA’s Pak NDMA Disaster Alert application, available on Google Play Store and iOS App Store, has been launched to provide timely alerts, advisories, and guidelines to the public.
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