Koh-e-Suleman's hill torrents may cause floods, warns PDMA

Lahore: The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Tuesday issued a flood warning for the different mountainous areas of DG Khan division.

The alert stated that heavy rainfall in the mountainous regions of Koh-e-Suleman could cause moderate flooding.

“Dera Ghazi Khan Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioners of Dera Ghazi Khan, Kot Addu, Rajanpur, Muzaffargarh, and Layyah have been conveyed the alert regarding alert,” stated the.

From July 23 to 24, PDMA has warned that moderate floods are likely pass through the riverine areas of Dera Ghazi Khan.

Punjab Relief Commissioner, Nabeel Javaid has instructed the concerned district administrations to stay alert. He said that the heavy rains have increased water flow in the riverine areas and urged the acceleration of protective measures. “Populations in the paths of these riverine areas should be moved to safer locations.”

PDMA DG, Irfan Ali Kathia urged the public not to risk their lives in the flood situation. He assured that the Government of Punjab would take full care of the people and their livestock. “All necessary preparations to handle potential floods are in place. In case of danger, residents should evacuate and cooperate with the authorities,” said the DG.

Meanwhile, rainfall occurred in different districts of the Punjab. After the early morning rain in the provincial capital, Lahore, the faces of the citizens withered from the heat, opened up with joy. Clouds rained in Abbott Road, Lakshmi Chowk, Shalimar, Garhi Shahu, Mall Road, Canal Road, Harbanspura, Sanda, Islampura, and surroundings. Electricity supply was also affected in many areas of Lahore during the rain.

Apart from Lahore, many cities of Punjab including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Jhelum, Muridke, Gujranwala, Attock, and Wazirabad also received light and heavy rains, which turned the weather pleasant. After the heavy rains, the roads started to look like rivers and canals.

On the other hand, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) warned of high flash flooding in the Narowal and Sialkot districts of Punjab during the next three days due to rain. Rains in the upper reaches of Jammu may cause flooding in the Narowal and Sialkot rivers.

According to the NDMA, there is a risk of severe flooding in Nala Ek, Dayak, and Pulkhu, which will inundate adjacent areas. Flash flooding may disrupt transportation, and damage buildings, crops, and livestock.

According to the NDMA alert, the provincial disaster management authorities and the local administration have been instructed to be alert and to take appropriate measures to protect the people from damage.