Monsoon spell, weather pleasant with torrential rain across Punjab

Lahore: The spell of monsoon rains continues, with intermittent heavy rains in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Islamabad causing water to accumulate in low-lying areas.

Clouds fell in various areas of the provincial capital Lahore, including Garhi Shahu, Abbot Road, Mall Road, Islampura, Choburji, Ichhra, Muslim Town, Model Town, Green Town, Nishtar Town, and Johar Town, making the city's weather pleasant.

In addition, clouds also formed and rain fell in various cities of Punjab, including Gujranwala, Gujar Khan, Multan, and others. The Meteorological Department has predicted more rain in the next 24 hours.

According to the report, seven people died and seven were injured in various accidents due to the rains in Punjab.

Meanwhile, 10 people died and 7 were injured in accidents during the monsoon in Balochistan. Low-level flooding occurred at the Indus River at Kundian, and the inflow of water at the Chashma Barrage was recorded at 373,800 cusecs.

It is pertinent to note that the NEOC of the NDMA has issued an alert for heavy rains, flood situation and possible landslides across the country until July 10. According to the alert, water levels are expected to increase in the Kabul, Indus, Chenab, and Jhelum rivers. Low-level flooding is expected at the places of Tarbela, Kalabagh, Chashma, and Taunsa in the Indus River.

There is a risk of low-level flooding at the places of Marala and Khanki on the Chenab River, and at the place of Mangla on the Jhelum River. There is also a risk of flooding in the adjacent rivers of the Swat River and Panjkora due to rain.

In the event of possible rains, the flow of the mountain drains and hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur is also expected to increase sharply. The flow of local rivers and streams in the districts of Jhal Magsi, Kachhi, Sibi, Qila Saifullah, Zhob, and Musakhel of Balochistan is also likely to increase sharply.