5 Punjab Cities at Risk of Urban Flooding and Landsliding
Punjab is projected to receive its ninth and final spell of monsoon rain from today, with heavy rainfall forecast throughout most districts until September 17.
Punjab is projected to receive its ninth and final spell of monsoon rain from today, with heavy rainfall forecast throughout most districts until September 17.
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- The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has cautioned that Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala and Faisalabad could face urban flooding during the latest weather spell.
- According to the forecast, Tharparkar, Mirpurkhas, Badin, Hyderabad and Khairpur may receive rain from this evening until September 16.
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- The authority has additionally cautioned of feasible landslides in Murree, the Galiyat region and other mountainous areas due to the anticipated rainfall.
Meanwhile, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has cautioned that Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala and Faisalabad could face urban flooding during the latest weather spell.
According to a PDMA spokesperson, intense rainfall may overwhelm drainage systems in these major cities and create flooding risks in low-lying areas.
Meanwhile, the authority has additionally cautioned of feasible landslides in Murree, the Galiyat region and other mountainous areas due to the anticipated rainfall.
Notably, a number of districts of Sindh are additionally probable to receive rain during the same period.
Karachi is additionally anticipated to receive rain from tomorrow until September 16.
Authorities have advised residents in flood-prone and landslide-sensitive areas to remain alert and take precautionary measures as the latest monsoon spell moves throughout Punjab and Sindh. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.
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