In view of the prevailing weather conditions, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a timely alert, warning residents of Punjab, including Lahore, about an expected spell of heavy rains from July 23 to 29.
Alongside this forecast, authorities have also expressed concerns over rising water levels in the rivers of Punjab, which may lead to medium to high-level floods.
The regions likely to be affected by torrential rains include Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Lahore, Attock, Chakwal, and Jhelum. Moreover, the hilly areas of DG Khan are also expected to experience heavy rainfall during this period.
As a result of the continuous rainfall, the water level in the Chenab and Ravi rivers of Punjab is steadily increasing. PDMA officials have warned that the water levels may rise further in the next 48 hours, posing a significant risk of medium to high-level flooding in the region.
In view of the prevailing situation, the district administration imposed a ban on tourists visiting the Ravi River. The water flow at Shahdara in the Ravi River has reached 23000 cusecs.Additionally, there is a risk of moderate to high-level flooding in the Jhelum River as well.
As per the NDMA’s latest statement, several regions are at high risk of flash flooding and flooding in seasonal drains, particularly in North Punjab and South Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
