WEBDESK: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned that Guddu Barrage on the Indus River is likely to face a high flood situation on 8 and 9 September.
According to the latest forecast, water levels at the barrage are expected to rise sharply during this period. Authorities have been advised to remain alert and take precautionary measures.
On the other hand the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of heavy rain in Islamabad and most parts of Punjab from 7 to 9 September.
In its latest alert, the NDMA said that flash flooding is possible in several areas. The authority added that there is a risk of urban flooding as well as overflow in rivers and streams.
The districts at risk include Murree, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Chakwal, Attock, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Chiniot, Lahore, Sialkot, Narowal, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, and Sargodha.
The NDMA advised residents and local authorities to remain alert during the spell.
Heavy rain is set to begin today, with Karachi expecting strong monsoon showers from Monday to Wednesday. Authorities have warned of potential urban flooding and traffic disruptions across the city.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) forecasts intense rainfall across Sindh, with flooding risks in low-lying areas of Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad, Tharparkar, Khairpur, Sukkur, Larkana, Thatta, Badin, Sujawal, and Hyderabad.
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