Islamabad:
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a national weather alert, warning of heavy rains, thunderstorms and the possibility of flooding in Pakistan from July 6 to 10.
According to the NDMA, the cities of the provinces will experience significant climatic disturbances. It is expected that Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Atock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Mianwali, Sargodha, Khushab, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Faisalabad, Lahore, Kasur and Okara see rain accompanied by winds and storms.
In southern Punjab, strong winds with rain, Khanewal, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan and Dera Ghazi Khan are predicted.
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is also at risk, with regions such as Dera, Swat, Chitral, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Battagram, Swabi, Nowshera, Charsadda, Malakand, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Peshawar, Mardan, Haripur, Bannu and Kohat Thunderstorms and Thunderstorms and the Front Storms.
In the areas of northern Gilgit-Baltistan, heavy rains are anticipated in Skardu, Hunza, Astore, Diamer, Ganche, Shigar, Muzampharabad, Neelum Valley, Rawalakot, Haveli and Bagh, with a high risk of flooding in these regions.
Meanwhile, the provinces of Sindh and Baluchistan are not exempt from adverse climatic conditions. Cities such as Sukkur, Nawabshah, Kashmore, Hyderabad, Karachi, Tharparkar, Mirpur Khas, Uumerkot, Sanghar, Jamshoro, Tando Allahyar, Thatta, Badin, Mithi, Ghotki, Khairpur, Shikarpur, Larkana, Jacobad and Dadin are expected Urban Race, with the flood of Urban, with the flood of Urban, with the flooded of Urban, with the floods of Urban, with the floods of Urban, with the flooded. expected.
In Baluchistan, areas such as Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Kalat, Khuzdar, Awaran, Barkhan, Jafarabad, Kohlu, Sibi, Dera Bugti, Lorealai, Lasbela and Naserabad are on alert for rain.
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The NDMA has warned the public to remain away from weak structures, brick walls, electrical posts and advertising fences during storms and strong winds, since they represent a significant risk.
He also warned that visibility could be reduced, which leads to possible accidents. Sudden floods may occur, especially in local currents, so the public is advised.
“The authorities have received instructions to guarantee the preparation for any emergency situation,” said an NDMA spokesman. “Citizens are encouraged to use the Pak NDMA disaster alert application for updates and guidance on climatic conditions and potential hazards.”
As Pakistan is seen by severe climate, the NDMA urges citizens to stay informed and follow security guidelines to minimize the risk of victims and damage to storms, floods and other climate related risks.
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Sudden floods and heavy rains have killed 64 people and wounded 117 in a week throughout the country, a government agency said Wednesday.
The highest toll was in KP, with 23 dead, including 10 children, said the National Disaster Management Authority. Fourteen of the victims were swept at a sudden flood in the Swat valley last week, local media reported.
Sudden floods and houses collapsed under heavy rains killed another 21 in the Eastern province of Punjab, including 11 children, the authority said. In Sindh, 15 were killed, while five people died in southwest Baluchistan.
