Monsoon spell predicted, flood alert issued

The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert for extra monsoon rains throughout the province.

The new spell of monsoon rains is anticipated to start on Sunday and proceed until August 29.

The rains are anticipated in Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Sahiwal and Gujrat divisions. Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan and Bahawalpur divisions are prone to flash flooding as a consequence of heavy rains.

Due to heavy downpour within the Sulaiman and Kirthar vary, there’s a concern of flood within the hill torrents.

The PDMA issued directions to commissioners, DCs, WASA, irrigation division, rescue, civil defence and different departments to stay alert.

PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia mentioned an alert has been issued to the administration throughout the province relating to the climate state of affairs.

He mentioned the administration ought to take particular measures in view of attainable monsoon rains on the event of Chehlum, keep away from gatherings at dilapidated rooftops and buildings.