The second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh will start today at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, but the first day of the second Test is likely to be affected by rain.
The second Test match of the Pakistan Bangladesh series is to be played today at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, for which both the teams have reached the stadium, but the toss has also been delayed due to the wetness of the outfield due to rain.
The twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad have been experiencing intermittent rain since morning and the Meteorological Department has predicted that it will be cloudy on the first day of the Test match in the afternoon.
On the first day of the Test match, intermittent rain has been predicted till noon, while due to the rain, the pitch of the Rawalpindi Stadium has been completely covered and when the rain stops, rollers will be used to prepare the pitch.
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It should be noted that Pakistan announced the names of 12 players for the second test yesterday, fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is out while Abrar Ahmed and Mir Hamza have been given a chance in the playing eleven.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed all relevant institutions including NDMA to be alert.
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
