RAWALPINDI: The United States of America through Army Central Command (US ARCENT) has extended humanitarian assistance for the flood-affected people of Pakistan in response to the ongoing flood situation.
A total of six flights carrying relief consignments are scheduled to arrive in Pakistan, comprising essential items including tents, dewatering pumps and generators, said a press release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) here Saturday.
“The first flight arrived today. The US Charge d’Affairs and Commander US ARCENT attended the reception of the initial consignment and formally handed over the relief goods to the Pakistan Army. The consignments will be moved to Army Flood Relief Camps for onward distribution among the flood-affected people,” it further said.
The Government and people of Pakistan are thankful to the US Government and Military for standing by the affected population of Pakistan in these testing times.
In latest development on floods, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) 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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