ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Monsoon currents from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bangal are likely to penetrate in upper part on July 31 and then in central and southern parts of the Country from August 2, 2024.
Under influence of this system, rain and thundershower is expected most parts of the Country.
Torrential rains may generate flash flooding in local nullahs/ streams of Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Chitral, Dir, Shangla, Bunner, Bannu, Kurram, Waziristan, Dera Ismail Khan, Orakzai, Khyber, Mohmand, Nowshera, Sawabi, Islamabad / Rawalpindi and Northeast Punjab.
Hill torrents may be triggered in Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Sulaiman and Kirthar Ranges.
Heavy downpour may cause urban flooding in low lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujrnawala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan, Sahiwal, Nowshera and Peshawar from August 2 to 5, 2024.
Rain events may lead to a surge in water levels within streams and nullahs, possibility of landslides in Upper KP Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan, thereby posing a threat to life and property in vulnerable areas.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has advised PDMAs, and other relevant line departments to remain vigilant and prepared to respond to any emergent situations.
It is imperative for departments to ensure the pre-placement of machinery and the availability of relevant staff in vulnerable areas.
Local departments have been urged to sensitize residents living along riverbanks and associated nullahs about the expected increase in water flows, and to facilitate timely evacuation of at-risk populations from low-lying and flood-prone areas as per evacuation plans.
Additionally, citizens have been advised to take extreme precautionary measures, such as staying away from electric poles and weak infrastructure, and refraining from driving or walking in waterways.
Tourists, and travelers have also been advised to remain cautious during this period, checking weather and road conditions before traveling.
NDMA has launched the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert application, available on Google Play Store and iOS App Store, to provide timely alerts, advisories, and guidelines to the public.
