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 issued a warning of additional rain, wind, and thunderstorms across Pakistan's upper and central regions this weekend. Continuous monsoon currents and a westerly wave are bringing downpours from August 22 to August 23, with occasional gaps. Major cities and divisions in Punjab, including Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Faisalabad, and Multan, are expected to experience heavy rain, wind, and thunderstorms.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), downpours are anticipated across Hazara, Malakand, Peshawar, Mardan, Kohat, and DI Khan divisions. Gilgit-Baltistan and the Kashmir region, including Muzaffarabad and Mirpur, will also be affected. Sindh and Balochistan will remain mostly hot and humid, with isolated showers possible in Kalat and Zhob divisions.
The Met Office cautioned that heavy rains may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar. Landslides are possible in Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir, GB, and KP mountainous regions. Flash flooding in storm drains is also a risk.
The Punjab Development Meteorology Authority (PDMA) issued an alert for a seventh spell of monsoon rains in Punjab from August 21 to August 23. At least 54 people have died and 341 injured in rain-related incidents during the current monsoon season. The Indus River is experiencing moderate flooding at Kalabagh, with inflow at 425,000 cusecs and outflow at 416,000 cusecs.
Tarbela Dam has reached full capacity (100%), while Mangla Dam is at 72% capacity. Nala Palkho in Wazirabad is facing a high-level flood situation with a discharge of 5,800 cusecs. Low-level flooding has been observed in Nala Basantar and Nala Ek in Narowal.
PDMA Director General Saif Anwar Jappa urged administrators in Punjab to take preventive measures against flooding. He advised people to stay in safe places during wind and storm conditions and avoid unnecessary travel.
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