The National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergencies Operation Center has forecasted that the ongoing torrential rains may lead to flash floods in the local nullahs and streams of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Narowal, Murree, Galliyat, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Dir, Swat, Kashmir, and the hill torrents of DG Khan and Rajanpur due to the current monsoon spell, which is expected to last until July 7th.
Urban flooding is also anticipated in Lahore, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar.
According to data from the Federal Flood Division and other relevant departments, a medium-level flood is predicted in the River Kabul with a water flow of 93.5 thousand cusecs. Other major rivers are expected to maintain normal water flows.
The NDMA has advised Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs) and local administrations to closely monitor the situation and implement appropriate measures to protect the population at risk.
The public is advised to stay informed and follow the instructions of local authorities. It is recommended that the public download the NDMA’s “Pak NDMA Disaster Alert” mobile app for timely disaster alerts, guidelines, and precautionary measures.
