PDMA warns about floods in DG Khan
A flood victim takes refuge along a road in a makeshift tent, following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Mehar, Pakistan August 29, 2022. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
Provincial Disaster Management Authority Director General Imran Qureshi has warned about the possibility of floods in the hilly areas of Dera Ghazi Khan Division from July 6 to July 8.
The PDMA also cautioned about the possibility of a significant increase in water flow in the rivulets of Jhelum, Chenab, and Ravi rivers starting from July 9.
This escalation in water levels could be caused by India's release of water, which may result in a potential flood situation in the Sutlej River. Discussing the issued alert, Imran Qureshi stated that intermittent rainfall is expected in various cities of Punjab until July 8.
Heavy rain is expected in Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujrat, Jhelum, Attock, Chakwal, Toba Tek Singh, and Mandi Bahauddin, he added.
Instructions were issued to the administrations in Punjab, including relevant institutions, emphasising the need for preparations to handle emergencies.
The WASA, municipal committees and the irrigation department have also been directed to ensure prompt response to any unforeseen incidents.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 5th, 2023.