The tenth spell of monsoon will enter the country today, due to which heavy rains are expected in various cities, as reported by national media.
According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), heavy rains are expected in Sindh. Due to torrential rains, there is a risk of flooding in the low-lying areas of Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad, Tharparkar, Khairpur, Sukkur, Larkana, Thatta, Badin, Sujawal, and Hyderabad.
From Monday to Wednesday, heavy rains are also expected in Karachi, while authorities have warned of urban flooding.
In most districts of Islamabad and Punjab, rainfall has been forecast from September 7 to 9. There is a risk of flooding in streams and drains in Murree, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Jhelum, Chakwal, Attock, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Chiniot, Sialkot, and Narowal.
The NDMA has warned that further flooding may occur in already affected areas of Punjab.
The NDMA has instructed that communities living near streams should identify safe evacuation routes and keep emergency kits ready. Avoid crossing submerged roads and bridges. Adopt preventive measures to avoid epidemics caused by floodwaters, and follow the instructions of the local administration in case of emergency.
