The government of Pakistan has issued a heavy rain alert and a warning of possible flooding in parts of Punjab province from August 26 to September 25.
In a weekly significant weather outlook for rivers’ catchments notification, it said that there are chances of widespread thunderstorms, rain with scattered heavy rain in upper catchments’ rivers, Sutlej, Ravi and Chenab, with Lahore and Gujranwala, Gujarat divisions, during the next 48 hours.
According to the warning notification, a very high flood is also likely in the Punjab rivers in the next 48 hours.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast hot and humid weather across parts of the country on Monday, with heavy rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms likely to hit Northeast Punjab province and Kashmir by evening and night.
According to the latest weather advisory, rain with gusty winds and thunderstorms is also expected at isolated locations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Southeast Sindh, and east of Balochistan.
Forecast for Tuesday
The PMD predicts similar weather conditions on Tuesday, with widespread rain and thunderstorms expected again in Northeast Punjab and Kashmir, and scattered showers likely in the upper regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Southeast Sindh, and East Balochistan.
Meanwhile, hot and humid weather will persist in the southern and central parts of the country during the period.
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Rainfall recorded in the last 24 hours
The last 24 hours brought rain with gusty winds and thundershowers to parts of Upper Sindh, Northeast Punjab, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and Sibi. Other regions experienced humid and hot weather.
Notable Rainfall (in mm):
Sindh: Larkana 40, Rohri 03
Punjab: Narowal 27, Sialkot (Airport 05, City 04), Kasur 04, Lahore (City, Airport 03), Gujranwala 03, Gujarat, Khanewal, Bahawalnagar 01
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Dir (Upper) 14, Malam Jabba 05, Balakot 02
Gilgit-Baltistan: Skardu 05, Gilgit 02, Bunji 01
Highest temperatures recorded
Dalbandin: 42°C
Nokundi, Sibi, Dadu: 41°C
Public Advisory
Authorities advise residents in Northeast Punjab and Kashmir to stay alert for possible urban flooding, especially during evening and night hours. It noted that commuters should exercise caution due to slippery roads and low visibility caused by intense rainfall.
