Punjab, KP, GB, AJK brace for more rain
• PMD flags risk of urban, flash flooding, landslides • Indus sees moderate flooding at Kalabagh; Tarbela reaches full capacity ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Friday forecast a fresh spell of rain, wind and thundershowers across the country’s upper and central regions through the weekend, warning of potential urban and flash flooding. According to the Met Office, continuous…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted a fresh round of rain, wind and thunderstorms for the upper and central regions of Pakistan over the weekend. This comes as the monsoon currents continue to penetrate the country's northern and central areas, bringing downpours from today through Saturday. Major cities and divisions in Punjab, including Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Faisalabad and Multan, are expected to experience urban and flash flooding.
Similarly, the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) are also bracing for heavy rains, with potential landslides in their hilly regions. While Sindh and Balochistan will mostly remain hot and humid, isolated showers are expected in certain areas. The Met Office has warned of the risk of urban flooding in low-lying parts of Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Peshawar, as well as the possibility of flash flooding in storm drains.
The Indus River is currently at moderate flood levels at Kalabagh, with inflow at 425,000 cusecs and outflow at 416,000 cusecs. Tarbela Dam has reached full capacity, while Mangla Dam is 72% full. Authorities have urged administrators in Punjab to take preventive measures, warning citizens to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel during the stormy weather.
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