The Met Department has issued a warning for heavy rains across Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan from August 26 to 29.
This weather system, driven by winds from the Bay of Bengal that will enter Pakistan, poses significant risks, including flooding in low-lying areas near rivers and canals, as well as landslides in the upper regions of the country.
Due to the heavy rains, there is a fear of flooding in the rivers and canals in different areas of Balochistan.
In Sindh, cities such as Karachi, Thatta, and Badin are expected to experience heavy downpours from August 25 to 29. Similarly, Balochistan’s regions, including Quetta, Kalat, and Lasbela, will face intense rainfall between August 26 and 30, raising concerns about flooding in these areas. There may be heavy rains in some places of Balochistan during this period, said the weather office.
The Met Department has also warned of possible flooding in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and central Punjab due to heavy rains. Additionally, the northern areas, including Gilgit-Baltistan and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), face a heightened risk of landslides during this period.
In southern Punjab and other areas, such as Murree, Islamabad, and Lahore, there will be rainfall from August 25 to 28, while upper KP regions like Hazara Division, Mardan, Peshawar, and Hangu can expect heavy rains from August 26 to 28.
Moreover, the PDMA has issued a flash flood alert for south Punjab following heavy rains in most districts from August 24 to 30. Due to heavy rains, there is a fear of flash flood in the rivers and mountains of Koh-e-Sulaiman and Kirthar, said a spokesperson.
The Dera Ghazi Khan commissioner has been alerted about the situation, while alerts have been issued to the deputy commissioners of Rajanpur and DG Khan.
Meanwhile, Lahore is forecasted to receive more rain today, with a 40% chance of precipitation, which could exacerbate the growing dengue fever problem in the city. The accumulation of rainwater has been linked to an increase in dengue cases, with three new patients reported in the city.
In Karachi, after last week’s rain, temperatures have started to rise again. The Met Department has indicated that the temperature in the city could increase by one to two degrees Celsius today, with the maximum temperature likely to reach 35 degrees Celsius.
The current temperature stands at 29 degrees Celsius, with a humidity level of 78%. Despite the warmer weather, the air quality in Karachi remains satisfactory according to the Air Quality Index.
