Islamabad:
The Department of Meteorology of Pakistan (PMD) warned on Sunday of the heavy rains of the monsoon throughout the country from August 4 to 7, urging citizens and tourists to be cautious.
According to the department, downpours, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, Upper Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are expected during the period.
The heaviest rain is forecast for August 6 and 7 in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Nareowal, Murree and the Galiyat region. The authorities warned that tourists must remain vigilant since there is a risk of landslides in Murree, Galiyat and Azad Kashmir.
Read: Sudden floods killed 299 in Pakistan since June 26
The department also predicted rain and wind storms in parts of the northeast of Baluchistan on August 6, warning that the low areas could face floods. Citizens were advised to take the necessary precautions.
“All relevant institutions have been ordered to remain alert and take advance measures,” said the Meteorology Office.
In addition, he advised tourists to avoid traveling during heavy rains and stay updated on the climate situation.
Read more: New monozonic spell expected in Punjab of August 5
Previously, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said that at least 299 people, including 140 children, have lost their lives, and another 715, more, among 239 children, have been injured in sudden floods and torrential rains that have dragged through vulnerable areas of the country since June 26.
According to the data, a total of 299 people, including 140 children, 102 men and 57 women. Among the 715 wounded, 239 were children, 204 were women and 272 were men suffered by wounds.
Since June 26, sudden floods and torrential rains have caused generalized destruction, damaging a total of 1,676 houses in the affected areas.
Of these, 562 houses were destroyed, while 114 suffered partial damage. The severe climate also led to the loss of 428 cattle, aggravating the impact on local communities.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has carried out extensive rescue operations, successfully evacuating 2,880 people from regions affected by floods.
