Web desk: The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has predicted heavy thunderstorms across most districts of the province over the next 24 hours.
Monsoon spell to continue in Punjab until September 9
According to a PDMA spokesperson, the tenth spell of the monsoon will continue until September 9, with rainfall expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Lahore, Gujrat, and Sialkot.
Showers are also likely in Narowal, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Okara, Sahiwal, Kasur, Jhang, Sargodha, Mianwali, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, and Rajanpur.
The spokesperson further warned of the risk of flash flooding in the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan until September 9. Commissioners and deputy commissioners across Punjab have been directed to remain on alert.
Urban flooding expected in major Punjab cities
PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia stated that rivers, including the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej, are already experiencing flooding, while major cities could face urban flooding due to heavy rains swelling local streams and drains.
He added that commissioners, deputy commissioners, and relevant departments, including health, irrigation, communication & works, local government, and livestock, have all been placed on high alert.
Emergency helpline 1129 activated for quick response
The DG PDMA appealed to citizens to take precautionary measures during the adverse weather, avoid gatherings or recreational activities near rivers, remain in safe places during windstorms and heavy rains, and immediately contact the PDMA helpline 1129 in case of emergency.
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