A new and heavy spell of rain will enter the southern parts of the country from today and the new spell of heavy rains is likely to continue till August 29.
The meteorological department has predicted heavy rains across the country from today, a new series of powerful monsoon winds will enter the country from August 25, under the influence of which there will be heavy rains, while the winds from Bengal will affect Pakistan. will enter the southern regions.
During August 25 to 29, Karachi, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Umarkot, Mithi, Mirpur Khas, Sukkur, Sanghar and other places of Sindh are likely to experience heavy rains.
During August 25 to August 28, there is a possibility of rain in South Punjab including Murree, Punjab, Upper Punjab, Guliyat, Islamabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujarat, Gujranwala and other areas.
Strong Monsoon winds will cause rains across Sindh including Karachi
During August 26 to 29, heavy rains are expected in the southern regions of the country, while in Balochistan, it will rain in Kalat, Lasbela, Barkhan, Jafarabad, Doab, Quetta, Ziarat and other areas during August 26 to 30.
During this time, there may be heavy rains at some places, while the low-lying areas of Sindh and Balochistan are in danger of being flooded.
Similarly, during August 26 to 28, there will be thundershowers in Upper Pakhtunkhwa, Hazara Division, Mardan, Peshawar, Hangu and other areas.
An alert for more monsoon rains has been issued in Punjab since August 25
Meanwhile, PDMA has issued an alert for more monsoon rains in Punjab from August 25.
There is a risk of flooding in Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan and Bahawalpur divisions, apart from this rains are also expected in Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad, Sahiwal and Gujarat, while besides this, flood rails are expected in Mount Sulaiman and Kirthar range. There is fear.
Chance of heavy rains in different cities of the country during August 26 to 29
How will the weather be in Balochistan?
The weather is hot and humid in most of the districts of Balochistan, the Meteorological Department has predicted strong winds and rain at few places in Barkhan, Musa Khel, Loralai, Kohlu, Dera Bugti, Naseerabad, Jafarabad, Lasbela, Khuzdar and surrounding areas.
The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for more rains in South and East Balochistan from yesterday to August 23, while the work of restoring communication roads in the areas of Jafarabad Jhal Magsi Nasirabad Ziarat Qila Abdullah Daki Sabi is going on.
According to PDMA, an agency dealing with natural disasters in Balochistan, 23 people, including 12 children, have been killed and 13 people, including 11 children, have been injured due to monsoon rains since July 1.
784 houses were damaged by the rains, out of which 158 houses were completely destroyed and 626 were partially damaged, besides 5 thousand 465 people were affected by the rains.
102 acres of crops were destroyed by the torrential rains and 35 kilometers of roads were affected and a health center was also damaged while 7 bridges were also damaged by the rains and 131 cattle were killed during the rains.
Heavy rains are forecast across Sindh from August 26 to 29
Heavy rains are predicted from August 26 to 29 across Sindh including Karachi, PDMA has issued an alert in this regard.
A state of emergency has been imposed in Karachi in view of the forecast of rain and the leave of all the staff of Baldia Uzma has been cancelled, Mayor Murtaza Wahab has directed the municipal services to be on high alert.
The meteorological department has advised the fishermen of Sindh and Balochistan not to go into the sea from August 27 to 30.
Pleasant weather with drizzle in different parts of Karachi
On the other hand, the weather became pleasant due to drizzle on Gurumendra, MA Jinnah road in Karachi area last night.
In Sanghar city of Sindh, low-lying areas were inundated due to rain, water accumulated on highways, Mirpurkhas, Tandwala Yar and Hala also received rain.
Spillways of Rawal Dam were opened
On the other hand, the spillways were opened due to the water level exceeding the capacity in Rawal Dam, while the sirens were sounded 30 minutes before the opening of the spillways and the local population was alerted by sounding the siren.
Rawal Dam has a water storage capacity of 1752 feet, spillways were opened after the water level in Rawal Dam increased.
According to the sources, the water level in Rawal Dam will be increased to 1749 feet.
According to the administration, the purpose of opening the spillways is to manage the water level in the dam.
The Twin Cities administration had announced the opening of the spillway of Rawal Dam at 6 am today.
The district administration requested the residents of the low-lying areas to take precautionary measures.
The administration further said that in case of any emergency, contact the rescue sources, take the goods and livestock from the low-lying areas to a safe place in time so that they can be protected from any damage.
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2024-08-25 20:56:08
