An emergency alert has been declared across the district ahead of the fourth spell of monsoon rains.
Rescue 1122 has completed preparations for the fourth spell of monsoon rains, which will start from July 21.
In this regard, ambulances, fire vehicles, water rescue teams, and necessary machinery are fully operational and on standby.
Rescue 1122 teams are also conducting field exercises and rehearsal drills to ensure readiness.
Earlier, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasted more monsoon rains across the country until 25 July, as severe weather continues to cause loss of life and property. The situation is especially alarming in Punjab, where 70 people have died in the last 48 hours due to rain related incidents.
The PMD reported that monsoon currents are currently penetrating Sindh and upper parts of Pakistan, with intensity expected to increase from 20 July. A westerly weather wave is also expected to reach the northern regions on 21 July, contributing to more rain across the country. As a result, widespread monsoon rains with varying intensity are expected from 18 to 25 July, with brief pauses in between.
In Punjab and Islamabad, from 20 to 25 July, cities including Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Sargodha, and Multan are expected to receive intermittent monsoon rains with heavy to very heavy downpours. Some southern districts like Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, and Dera Ghazi Khan may see scattered showers as early as 18 to 19 July, with another spell expected from 21 to 23 July.
