Weather
Fresh spell of monsoon to begin from Wednesday, predicts PMD
A low-pressure presently giving rain over northwestern parts of India
Lahore: A new spell of monsoon rains is likely to begin from Wednesday evening and would be continued till August 18, predicted the Pakistan Meteorological Department on Tuesday.
In its fresh advisory, PMD stated that a low-pressure presently giving rain over northwestern parts of India is likely to move towards central parts of the country in next couple of days carrying strong moisture from Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal.
Under the influence of these weather system, weather forecaster informed that intense rainfall is expected in Islamabad, Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and parts of Kashmir. “These rains will likely affect several regions across Punjab, including Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Multan, and Dera Ghazi Khan.”
Following the situation, The Punjab Disaster Management Authority issued warning of high alert as torrential rains may generate flash flooding in local nullahs/streams of Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Chitral, Gilgit-Baltistan, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Nowshera, Swabi, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Northeast Punjab, Hill torrents of D.G Khan, Kalat, Khuzdar, Barkhan, Lasbella and Kashmir from 14th (night) to 16th August.
Wind and thunder-showers are also predicted in south Punjab during this period. Additionally, the spokesperson mentioned that Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, and Gujrat divisions are expected to experience rainfall.
In Balochistan, PMD informed that a new spell of rains will enter the province on August 15 and continue until August 18. “A strong likelihood of heavy rainfall in various districts, including Khuzdar, Qalat, Sorab, Awaran, Mastung, Naseerabad, and Jafarabad,” predicted the forecaster.
Other areas expected to receive rain include Sohbatpur, Jhal Magsi, Kachhi, Sibbi, Panjgur, Kohlu, Musakhel, Barkhan, Loralai, Harnai, Zhob, as well as the coastal regions of Ziarat, Shirani, and Makran.
Meanwhile, Balochistan PDMA issued a warning of potential risk of flooding in rivers due to the heavy rains. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel during this period and to stay vigilant for any updates or emergency instructions.
-
Sports 1 day ago
Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Ticket prices announced for
-
World 1 day ago
In debate with VP Harris, Trump raises ‘chaotic’ US pullout from Afghanistan abandoning modern arms
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
NA Speaker issues production for PTI parliamentarians
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
Govt withdraws Rs14 per unit electricity relief for Islamabad consumers
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
Finance Division amends Pay and Pension Rules 2020 for federal employees
-
Sports 1 day ago
How Donovan Edwards became the face of Michigan
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
PTI stresses NA speaker to do more for parliament's sanctity
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
New Mpox case in KP raises Pakistan’s total to six