The Department of Meteorology of Pakistan (PMD) has issued new warnings as a powerful monozonic system continues to strengthen, increasing the risk of sudden floods, landslides and urban flooding to the main vulnerable mountain cities and regions.
The alert, broadcast on Tuesday morning, covers from the northern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the south of Punjab and Baluchistan. It remains in force until July 17.
“Heavy to very heavy downpours could trigger sudden floods in Nullahs and streams, particularly in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Murree, Kohistan and Rawalpindi,” said Dawood Khan prognosis officer.
The authorities have marked the risk of landslides in mountainous regions such as Murree, Galliyat and Gilgit-Baltistan.
The PMD also warned about possible urban floods in cities such as Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad and fine.
The authorities reported on Monday that storms and strong winds had caused at least nine deaths and 62 injuries in Punjab, while six more deaths were recorded in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
Strong winds associated with the storm system can damage trees, electrical posts, vehicles, solar panels and permanent crops, which caused calls to public caution.
The current spell of heavy rains is being driven by a low pressure system on the northeast of Rajasthan, with strong monsoon currents that push towards the central and superior regions of Pakistan.
A wave of the West is also influencing the upper parts of the country.
In the last 24 hours, Okara recorded the highest rain at 95 mm, closely followed by Hyderabad with 94 mm.
Other areas that experienced significant downpours included Islamabad, Sahiwal, DG Khan and Lahore.
Temperatures remained high in parts of Sindh, with Tobat that reached 44 ° C, and Hyderabad and Nawabshah record 41 ° C in wet conditions.
Rain and thunderstorms between Punjab, KP, Baluchistan and Sindh are forecast until Thursday, with expected heavy falls, particularly in urban areas.
A previous weather alert issued by the MEC Office on July 14 had predicted generalized torrential rains with wind towers from July 15 to 17.
He pointed out that a low pressure system on the northwest of Madhya Pradesh in India would probably affect Pakistan’s climatic patterns during the 72 hours later.
The notice had outlined expected rainfall in almost all provinces. In Gilgit-Baltistan, heavy rains were forecast in Muzaffrabad, Neelum Valley, Rawalakot, Astore, Skardu, Hunza and the surrounding regions.
In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, an extremely strong rain on Swat, Kohistan, Charsadda, Peshawar, Bannu and the tribal districts were predicted, with risks of sudden floods and landslides.
Punjab Superior and South, including cities such as Lahore, Faisalabad, Finen and Rawalpindi, were placed on alert. Central and South Baluchistan: It was also expected that Quetta, Lasbela, Khuzdar, Barkhan and Dera Bugti, received heavy rains from July 14 to 16.
In Sindh, rain was forecast for Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpur Khas and Jacobabad, with predicted light showers in Karachi.
The July 14 notice highlighted the impact risks, including sudden floods in mountain currents, landslides that block roads, urban floods in the main cities and damage to weak structures such as the roofs of the houses of Kacha, billboards and crops in Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
Tourists, farmers and travelers were advised to avoid vulnerable areas and remain alert to changing climatic conditions.
All civil and provincial authorities were ordered to remain on a maximum alert and implement caution measures to minimize damage and protect life and property.
