Expected Monsoon Rains and Flood Alerts in Punjab

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) announced that a fresh spell of monsoon rains is anticipated across most of Punjab’s districts, with the fourth spell expected to persist until July 25.

According to a PDMA representative, the forthcoming monsoon phase is predicted to bring more severe rainfall to various regions, including Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Gujrat, Jhelum, and Gujranwala.

Rainfall is also anticipated in Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Sargodha, Mianwali, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, and Multan.

Flood Warnings Issued

PDMA Director General Irfan Ali highlighted that rainfall in the upper regions of rivers raises the possibility of increased water flow. This has led the authority to issue alerts for potential flooding in Punjab’s rivers and streams. He specifically cautioned about rising water levels in the Ravi, Jhelum, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers.

The Indus River is currently experiencing a moderate flood situation at Taunsa, while low-level floods are present at Tarbela, Kalabagh, and Chashma, stated the DG PDMA.

Monsoon Casualties Across Pakistan

Recent reports indicate that severe monsoons have resulted in additional casualties. At least 13 more individuals have died in the past 24 hours due to incidents linked to the heavy rains and floods in different parts of Pakistan.

The cumulative death toll since June 26 has now reached at least 216, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

The heavy downpours have caused both flooding and structural collapses, with the majority of fatalities resulting from collapsing roofs of inadequately constructed homes.

Specifically, 12 deaths were reported in Punjab, and one occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The NDMA reported that the victims included four children and three women.

Punjab has recorded 135 deaths, followed by 42 in KP, 21 in Sindh, 16 in Balochistan, and one each in Islamabad and Azad Kashmir.

Tragically, 101 children have died since the beginning of this monsoon season.

Karachi Weather Update

In Karachi, the Meteorological Department forecasts cloudy conditions over the next 24 hours, with a likelihood of rain.

The temperature is expected to peak between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 29°C recorded. Humidity is at 75%, with a southwest sea breeze blowing at 11 km/h.

Residents of Karachi experienced a relatively pleasant Sunday morning as the city received light showers early in the day after several days of overcast skies.

Scattered showers were reported in areas including near the airport, Malir, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Shah Faisal, North Karachi, New Karachi, Surjani Town, Gulshan-e-Maymar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, II Chundrigar Road, PIDC, Saddar, and Burns Road.

The highest rainfall was recorded at 2.3 millimetres on University Road, 2mm at the airport, PAF Base Faisal, and Gulshan-e-Hadeed. Korangi and Jinnah Terminal reported 1.4mm of rain, while Keamari and Surjani Town had only 0.2mm.

The Met Office has indicated that another monsoon system may impact Sindh in the latter part of July.