Webdesk: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast more monsoon rain across most parts of the country starting tomorrow.
According to the Meteorological Department, weak monsoon currents are currently entering the upper and central regions of the country. With their intensity expected to increase from August 4.
Moreover, there are also chances of a westerly wave to intensify by August 5. Which would further intensify the continued rain-generating system in the affected regions.
Between August 4 and 7, it is likely to rain in other regions of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. There may be heavy rainfall at some places.
Muzaffarbad, Rawalakot, Neelum Valley, Diamer, Skardu, and Gilgit are the key regions that could face excessive rainfall leading to flash floods and landslides, especially in hilly regions.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a weather warning has been announced keeping in view the new monsoon spell.
The lower Kashmir Districts, including Swat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, and Dera Ismail Khan, are likely to receive heavy rains with strong winds and thunderstorms from the 4th to the 7th of August.
The forecast also includes heavy rain for urban centres such as Islamabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Murree, and Sialkot, which may lead to urban flooding in low-lying areas.
In South Punjab, areas like Dera Ghazi Khan and Multan are expected to face disruptions to daily life until August 6.
Meanwhile, on August 6, light rain is also likely in coastal parts of Sindh and northeastern and southern areas of Balochistan, including Khuzdar, Barkhan, and Zhob.
The Meteorological Department has warned that heavy rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeastern Punjab, Azad Kashmir, and mountainous areas such as Murree and Galiyat could cause flash flooding in local streams and rivers.
Landslides, road blockages, and damage to weak structures like mud houses and billboards are also possible.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs) are on high alert to respond to any potential emergency situations.
On the other hand, the evacuation of flood victims by boats is still underway. Although the district administration has set up 15 relief camps in the area, many flood victims have not moved.
Authorities say residents of the riverbank (kacha) areas are unwilling to abandon their homes and belongings.
In Hafizabad and other nearby villages, recent rains have caused water to accumulate, and poor drainage has led to the spread of waterborne diseases.
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