More rain expected in Pakistan's upper parts from today
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The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a forecast predicting rain-wind and thundershowers in the upper regions of Pakistan from August 29 to September 5. Authorities have been urged to stay alert and take necessary precautions to prevent any adverse situations. Monsoon currents are penetrating the upper parts of the country, and a westerly wave is expected to approach from August 31, potentially lasting until September 5.
As a result, rain-wind and thundershowers, including sporadic heavy rainfall, are anticipated in various areas. These include the Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Jhelum, Chakwal, Talagang, Attock, Lahore, Sialkot, Sheikhupura, Narowal, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Wazirabad, Hafizabad, and numerous other locations in Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Mardan, Swabi, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, and Lahore may experience urban flooding due to heavy rains, while flash flooding in local streams and nullahs is possible in Kashmir and Murree. Landslides could also occur in hilly regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, Galliyat, and Kashmir. Tourists and travelers are advised to exercise caution during this period, and farmers should adjust their agricultural activities based on the weather conditions.
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