The National Authority for Disaster Management (NDMA) has issued new figures on river flows with rivers seeing diminished levels at different points of Punjab, while Sindh is cold for higher levels.
NDMA also warned about the new monozonic spell that clounts the upper regions of the country to reach September 16.
In the Chenab River, the flow is normal with a gradual decrease in the trimmu and upstream areas, including Marala, Khanki and Qadirabad.
In Panjnad at Chenab, a high flood wave of 308,000 CUSECs is present.
The severe flood conditions persist in southern fine, muzaffargarh, rajanpur, Lodhran, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Alipur, Sitpur, Liaquatpur, Uch Sharif and Ahmadpur East.
In River Ravi, the situation is normal, except in Ganda Singh, where a flow of 108,000 Cusecs is present. In River Sutlej, the general situation is normal, with 89,000 Cusecs in Sulemanki and 83,000 Cusecs in Head Islam.
Flood conditions in Kasur, Okara, Vehari and Bahawalnagar are gradually retreating.
In the Indo River, the flows in Tarbela and Taunsa are normal, while the flood conditions persist in Guddu, Sukkur and Kotri Barrages.
In Guddu Barge, there is a large flood of 635,000 CUSECs, while Sukkur Barge has an average flood of 538,000 Cusecs.
Kotri Barge is currently experiencing a low flood with 278,000 Cusecs.
The flood wave at Guddu Barge will arrive at Sukkur Barge in the next 2 to 3 days, and Kotri Barge between September 24 to 26.
After the arrival of the waters of the floods, the possible flow in Kotri Baroge is expected between 400,000 and 445,000 Cusecs.
Guddu Barge registered an entry of 612,269 CUSECs and an output of 582,942 Cusec. Residents were warned in low areas that moved to safer places.
Large areas of cultivation land were flooded, damaging thousands of crops acres, and river peoples were reported near Kandhkot under water. Until now, around 1.6 million in Sindh have been relocated in safe areas.
New rain spell
Heavy rains are forecast in most Punjab districts from September 16 to 19, according to the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority spokesman (PDMA).
The rain is expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Lahore, Gujrat and Sialkot. Similarly, Nareowal, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Okara, Sahiwal, Kasur, Jhang, Sargodha and Mianwali can also receive rains.
On September 18 and 19, the water flow is expected to increase in the currents and nullahs of Rawalpindi, Murree and Galiyat, said PDMA spokesman. In line with the directives of the principal minister, the commissioners and the commissioners attached throughout Punjab are on alert, said DG PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia.
The prognosis of the 11th spell of the Monzonian rain occurred when floods devastated large parts of the southern Punjab. PDMA has said that the Jalpur Pirwala section of the M-5 highway was closed due to the erosion caused by the waters of the floods.
The authorities warned that the situation could deteriorate even more with another period of heavy expected rains in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) this week.
The authorities in Peshawar issued a notice for heavy rains, thunderstorms and strong winds from September 16 to 19.
The authorities warned of sudden floods, landslides in mountainous areas and damage to weak structures, electricity posts, signs and solar panels. District administrations have been addressed to keep emergency teams alert and maintain drainage systems.
The authorities emphasized that with more rainfall and deposits near the capacity – 93 percent mangrove dam, full Tarbela and the main Indian dams, including Bhakra, Pong and Thein near the maximum levels, the next few days will be critical.
The authorities urged residents to avoid unnecessary trips near rivers and mountains. Residents have been asked in vulnerable areas that move to higher land or official relief fields.
The emergency help line of PDMA 1129 remains active throughout the day, said the PDMA.
On the instructions of the Prime Minister, NDMA supervises all rescue and relief activities. The National Emergency Operation Center is in full functioning 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and NDMA is in coordination with civil and military institutions.
After evacuation, guarantee compliance with official instructions to return from temporary camps to native areas. The National Authority for Disaster Management (NDMA) reported that between June 26 and September 14, the rains and floods of the Monzón killed 985 people and wounded 1,062.
