In Pakistan Monsoon rains After the recent series of floods, the authorities have issued an alert regarding the flood situation in the Indus River, while there is also a risk of flooding in the rivers connected to the River Chenab and Ravi.
According to the announcement issued by the Emergency Operations Center of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in Pakistan on Thursday (August 8) morning, 74 people died and 179 were injured during the last one week.
Similarly, according to NDMA, during the last 24 hours, four people including two young girls and a woman lost their lives while six people were injured due to roof or wall collapse or flood drains due to rains.
Due to the rains, 154 houses have been partially or completely damaged across the country so far.
After torrential rains in Rawalpindi, including the federal capital Islamabad, there was a flood in Nala Lai. The Rawalpindi Flood Control Room issued a flood alert and ordered the evacuation of the population from the area after the water level at Katarian in Nala Lai crossed 22 feet. went
According to the spokesman of PDMA, the provincial disaster management agency in Punjab province, 88 mm of rain was recorded in Rawalpindi, 17 mm in Gujranullah, 11 mm in Bahawalnagar and Kasur and 17 mm in Sheikhupura in the last 24 hours.
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According to the spokesman of PDMA Punjab, due to rains, the water level in rivers, dams and canals is increasing, due to which the situation of low to medium level floods in the Indus River is likely to continue for the next few days. is
According to the spokesman, an alert has been issued regarding the flood situation in the Indus River, while there is also a risk of flooding in the rivers connected to the River Chenab and Ravi. There is a high level of flood in Sialkot Nalla A, hence the Sialkot administration has been instructed to be on alert.
According to PDMA Punjab, the spell of monsoon rains is likely to continue till August 14.
Director General PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia has said in a statement that the arrangements are complete in view of possible flood risk and according to the instructions of Chief Minister Punjab, the administration and related departments are on alert.
On the other hand, according to PDMA Balochistan, rain is continuing in various districts of the province since last night. Two young girls lost their lives due to torrential rain in the village Malik Deen Muhammad Sigi of Golestan tehsil of Qila Abdullah district.
In Juhi Tehsil of Dadu District of Sindh, many villages have been flooded due to water rails from the mountains.
The Sindh government has imposed a rain emergency in the province in view of heavy rains.
On the other hand, PDMA Punjab has issued a flood warning to the districts adjacent to the Indus River in view of possible flood lanes. The PDMA has also issued an alert to the commissioners of Sargodha, Dera Ghazi Khan and Bahawalpur divisions and deputy commissioners of Mianwali, Bhakkar, Leh, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur and Rahim Yar Khan.
According to the spokesman of PDMA, the flood situation is expected to persist in the Indus River for the next few days. At Tarbela and Kala Bagh, there is a low level of flood, while at Taunsa and Chashma, a medium level flood line is passing.
NDMA’s National Emergency Operations Center has directed the public to properly waterproof roofs and windows of low-lying areas to avoid the effects of urban flooding.
‘Avoid walking, swimming or driving in flood water. Use alternate routes to avoid flooded areas. Be aware of open manholes and obstructions. Unplug electrical appliances and do not touch electrical appliances with wet hands to avoid short circuit during heavy rain.’
British High Commission’s Relief to Chitral Flood Victims
According to the British High Commission, between July 29 and August 3, heavy rains, flash floods and melting glaciers caused heavy damage in Chitral.
The UK has provided financial assistance in the form of essential items for around 300 families in Chitral (British High Commission).
The statement said that due to these incidents, 14 water schemes, 15 bridges, 55 irrigation channels, nine communication roads, three school buildings, protective walls and 20 local shops have been completely or partially destroyed.
British High Commission Commissioner of Affairs Andrew Dalgleish said in a statement that ‘the recent floods in Chitral are devastating. Lives and livelihoods have been destroyed. Britain is here to help Pakistan. These floods are a stark reminder that much remains to be done to improve Pakistan’s climate resilience.’
According to the statement, 141 deaths have already been caused by floods in Pakistan this year, while 266 people have been injured and more than 1,000 houses have been damaged.
It added: ‘The UK is working to improve Pakistan’s climate resilience on a long-term basis. The UK has already helped 1.5 million people to improve their resilience to extreme weather events and plans to help a further 3 million people over the next four to five years.’
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2024-08-10 08:57:40
