A powerful Monsoon system is likely to enter the country from today, due to which heavy rains are forecast across Sindh, including Karachi, from August 26 to 29.
According to the Meteorological Department, the strong low pressure over central India has intensified, the system is present in Madhya Pradesh in the form of a depression, this system is likely to enter East Sindh tonight or tomorrow morning.
The Meteorological Department said that the monsoon winds under the influence of this system may enter Sindh with intensity, there is a possibility of strong winds and thundershowers in Sindh from tonight to August 31, while between August 26 and 29, Sindh will experience heavy rainfall. Other districts may receive rain with gusty winds and thundershowers.
There is a possibility of intermittent rain with winds and thunderstorms in Karachi during August 26 to 29, while there is a possibility of heavy rain in the Kirthar range and the mountain ranges of Balochistan.
A new and powerful spell of rain is likely to enter the country from today, continuing till August 29
According to the Meteorological Department, due to heavy rain, the low-lying areas of Sindh may be flooded, the sea will be flooded during this time, so be careful during this time.
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 Karachi Murtaza Wahab has directed the municipal services to be on high alert.
Monsoon rains in Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan from today to August 29
On the other hand, Monsoon rains will occur in Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan from today till August 29. The Meteorological Department says that heavy rains will enter Punjab.
According to officials, there is a fear of urban flooding in Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi and Gujranwala, the administration of big cities also remained on high alert.
Chance of drizzle in Karachi today, forecast of rain with thunder in other cities
There is a risk of flash flooding in Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan and Bahawalpur divisions, while there is a risk of flash floods due to heavy rains.
There will be heavy rain in Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazarabad, Sanghar, Ghotki, Sukkur, Nawabshah, Khairpur are also likely to experience freezing rain in the next 3 days, flooding may also occur in the cities.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
On the other hand, according to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of rain in various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today, rain is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Bitgram, while clouds will also rain in Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur. .
Apart from this, rain has been predicted in Mohmand, Khyber, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Charsadda, while there is a possibility of rain with thunder at few places in Kohat, Orakzai, Hangu and Karam.
During the last 24 hours, 4 mm of rain was recorded in Cherat, 2 mm in Dir and 1 mm in Kalam, while the temperature in Peshawar was recorded at 38 degrees Celsius.
Balochistan
According to the Meteorological Department, a strong low pressure system is likely to enter the eastern and southern regions of Balochistan which will last for 4 days.
According to the Department of Meteorology, the districts of Awaran, Lasbela, Hub, Khuzdar, Kohlu, Dera Bugti, Loralai, Barkhan, Musa Khel, Harnai, Kachhi, Ziarat, Jhal Magsi, Nasirabad are under the influence of low pressure this evening. There may be a risk of flooding in low-lying areas due to strong winds and rain.
The work of rehabilitation of connecting roads in Sabi, Sahabpur, Jafarabad, Aosta Muhammad and surrounding areas is in progress.
The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for more rains in South and East Balochistan from this evening and has directed the concerned authorities to take necessary measures.
According to PDMA, 23 people, including 12 children, have been killed and 13 people, including 11 children, have been injured due to flooding and being buried under debris due to monsoon rains since July 1.
784 houses were damaged by the rains, out of which 158 houses were completely collapsed and 626 were partially damaged, 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.
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2024-08-26 08:03:09
