PMD predicts heavy rain across country from tomorrow.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rains across the country amidst the blazing heat from June 26 (tomorrow).
A low-pressure in the south of Indian Gujarat, along with monsoon winds from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, is likely to enter eastern Pakistan on June 26.
This will result in rainfall in several areas of Sindh, including Umarkot, Badin, Thatta, and Karachi.
It has also been forecasted that Karachi will witness rain next week from July 2 to July 3.
Various parts in Sindh might get rain drops from tomorrow till July 1, the Met Office’s statement added.
PMD’s forecast comes as the country has been gripped with extreme temperatures in recent days with the mercury reaching 42°C with the “feels like” temperature reaching 51°C yesterday.
Furthermore, rains are also expected from June 27 to July 1 in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore and other cities.
Meanwhile, Bahawalpur, Multan, Khanewal, Rajanpur and Rahim Yar Khan are expected to witness downpour from June 26 till June 30.
There’s also a forecast of rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir between June 28 and July 1.
There are also chances of downpour in various cities of Balochistan namely Lasbela, Khuzdar, Awaran, Barkhan and Naseerabad from June 26 to 28.
The PMD’s rain foecast follows an high alert issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday.
The alert warns of potential flash floods and landslides as heavy and light rains are expected in various parts of the country in July.
The forecast indicates that moderate to very heavy rains could cause flash flooding, urban flooding, landslides in hilly areas, and potential Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) events.
In response to these predictions, the NDMA has advised Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs), District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs), and other relevant departments to remain active and ready for any immediate action.
Departments are advised to ensure the pre-placement of machinery and the availability of relevant staff in risky areas.
Local administration is urged to tell residents living near riverbanks and nullahs about the expected rise in water levels and to facilitate the timely evacuation of at-risk populations from low-lying and flood-prone areas according to evacuation plans.
Additionally, citizens are advised to take extreme preventive measures, such as avoiding electric poles and weak infrastructure and refraining from driving or walking in waterways.
