Monsoon rains expected across Punjab till July 25: PDMA

Lahore: Monsoon rains are expected in most districts of Punjab today, according to a spokesperson for the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).

The spokesperson stated that the fourth spell of monsoon rains is stronger than the previous ones and is expected to continue until July 25.

Rainfall is expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Gujrat, Jhelum, and Gujranwala, according to the spokesperson.

Rain is also likely in Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Sargodha, Mianwali, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, and Multan.

Director General PDMA, Irfan Ali, stated that due to rainfall in the upper regions of the rivers, there is a risk of increased water flow. An alert has been issued for potential flooding in rivers and streams.

There is concern over rising water levels in Ravi, Jhelum, Sutlej, and Chenab Rivers.

According to the DG, a moderate-level flood is occurring at Taunsa on the Indus River, while low-level floods are reported at Tarbela, Kalabagh, and Chashma.