Monsoon rains cause flood alert in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Monsoon rains continue across Punjab and various others areas of the country, heavy spell have intensified concerns about potential flooding in Punjab's rivers and streams, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The Met office has predicted more rains in Punjab’s several districts, including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Multan, Bahawalpur, Sargodha, Gujrat, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Sahiwal. Moreover, Met office said that heavy rains in some areas may cause urban flooding and rising water level in rivers.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has also issued rain alert for upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the next two days. The regions of Swat, Dir, and Chitral are particularly at risk with the possibility of flooding during the downpours. The NDMA said areas including Malakand, Buner, and Shangla are expected to face similar threats of heavy rain and potential flooding.

According to the spokesperson for the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the province is facing heightened flood risks amid heavy rains. The PDMA claims while a low-level flood situation persists in the Indus River, a high-level flood is anticipated in the Chenab River within the next 24 hours. The water level in the Chenab may rise between 200,000 and 250,000 cusecs.

Currently, the flow of water in the Ravi River at Jassar and Shahdara remains at normal levels, according to the PDMA. However, the authority has issued a warning for potential flooding in other rivers and streams throughout Punjab. Authorities have issued directives to all concerned departments to remain on high alert and ready to respond to any emergencies. There are additional warnings of rising water levels in rivers and streams, as well as the potential for landslides in these regions.

The Met office has also predicted rains in various districts of Sindh and Balochistan during the next 24 hours.

Karachi was also experiencing light rain across various parts of the city, including Sadar, Numaish, Guru Mandir, and MA Jinnah Road. The Met office predicted more spell on Sunday.

Reporter: Rozina Ali