{
  "id": 1619701,
  "title": "Torrential rain forecast puts six Punjab cities on flood watch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/torrential-rain-forecast-puts-six-punjab-cities-on-flood-watch-1619701",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T02:54:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2023605/torrential-rain-forecast-puts-six-punjab-cities-on-flood-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Punjab, Pakistan is bracing for potential urban flooding as torrential rains are forecasted to hit six major cities in the region over the next 24 hours. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning, with Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sialkot, and Gujrat all at risk.\n\nThe Indus, Chenab, and Kabul rivers are expected to experience low-level flooding, with the Ravi River near Balloki also predicted to remain at the same level. In addition, hill torrents in Dera Ghazi Khan could pose a risk of flash floods.\n\nThe Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned of continued rainfall in Punjab through August 21, prompting local administrations to remain vigilant. Presently, the Indus River at Kalabagh is in a low to medium flood, while Tarbela, Chashma, Taunsa, and Guddu are expected to see low-level flooding. The Chenab River at Marala, Khanki, and Qadirabad is also at risk of low-level flooding, while the Kabul River at Nowshera is likely to reach low-flood levels. The Ravi River at Sidhnai is expected to attain low-flood levels, with the same level expected at Balloki.",
  "summary": "• Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Gujrat at risk of urban flooding • PDMA warns of continued rains across region through Aug 21 • Chenab, Ravi and Kabul rivers near low-level thresholds • Dera Ghazi Khan hill torrents pose risk of flash floods LAHORE: Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) of the Pakistan Meteorological Department on Monday warned of urban flooding due to possible…",
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        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Torrential rain forecast puts six Punjab cities on flood watch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/torrential-rain-forecast-puts-six-punjab-cities-on-flood-watch",
        "published": "2026-08-18T02:54:18.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}