A new monsoon spell has entered the country, due to heavy rains in various cities, low-lying areas have been flooded and electricity supply has been suspended, 9 people and 40 cattle have been trapped in flood relays, while high water levels in Marala, Khanki and Kadirabad in Chenab river. There is a level flood situation and the amount of water in Ravi river is also starting to increase.
Torrential rains have occurred in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, while torrential rains continue intermittently in many cities including Narowal, Mianwali and Bhalwal.
In Larkana and Qamber Shahdad Kot, the low-lying areas were flooded due to heavy rains in the night, electricity supply remained suspended.
There is a high level of flood in Nala Bayan of Shakargarh, according to rescue officials, 9 people and 40 cattle were trapped in the flood relay in Chhatri and Raipur, while operations are on to rescue farmers and shepherds trapped in Nala Bayan.
Flood water has entered dozens of low-lying villages including Chatri Broti, Fatehpur, there is fear of damage to paddy and corn crops on thousands of acres.
Destruction due to torrential rains across the country, death toll in various accidents has reached 30
Monsoon rains wreaked havoc across the country, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan being the most affected
Construction of Mahandri bridge affected by flood relay, Kaghan highway restored for traffic after 14 days
Meanwhile, there is severe flooding in Chenab river, the current monsoon spell is predicted to continue till August 25.
NDMA has issued an alert, urban flooding is also likely, there is a risk of landslides in hilly areas.
Monsoon rains filled the rivers and streams of Punjab
On the other hand, the monsoon rains have filled the rivers and canals of Punjab, there is a high flood situation in Chenab river, Marala, Khanki and Kadirabad and the amount of water in Ravi river has also started increasing while PDMA has issued an alert. Released.
According to PDMA Punjab, the flood situation in the rivers is increasing, during the next 24 hours, high level of flood is expected in Marala, Khanki and Kadirabad in Chenab river, the water level in Chenab river is 2 lakh to 2.5 lakh. There is a possibility of extension to the kiosk.
In the next 24 hours, a rail of 40,000 to 55,000 cusecs will pass from Jasar and Shahdara in the Ravi River. There is a medium-level flood situation in Nalah Bayan and a low-level flood situation in Nalah Pulko. .
According to DG Irfan Kathia, PDMA and administration are on high alert, directed the administrations adjacent to river Chenab, Ravi and canals to ensure the evacuation of citizens living in the banks of the rivers.
Karachi
On the other hand, there was light rain in various areas of Karachi late at night, while drizzle continued in different areas since early morning.
According to the meteorological department, the forecast is cloudy in Karachi, light rain is expected in the city today, the maximum temperature of the city is likely to go up to 33 degrees Celsius, while the current temperature is 27 degrees Celsius. Besides, the percentage of humidity in the air is 88%.
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2024-08-20 16:38:00
