Monsoon winds to enter upper, central regions today

PDMA DG advises people living in low-lying areas should move to safe places

LAHORE:

More monsoon rains are forecast during this week, as monsoon winds are expected to enter the upper and central regions of the country on July 18.

Thunderstorms are likely to occur in Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal and Jhelum from July 18 (night) to 23.

Rain is expected in Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujrat and Kasur.

Rain is also likely in Sargodha, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Mianwali Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Bahawalnagar and Okara.

There are also chances of rain in DG Khan, Multan, Bahawalpur, Rajanpur, Bhakkar, Leh, Kot Addu and Rahim Yar Khan during July 19 to July 21.

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“There is a possibility of heavy rain at some places,” Provincial Disaster Management Authority Director General Imran Qureshi said.

The PDMA DG said low-lying areas in Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Gujranwala were likely to be flooded due to heavy rain during the night of July 18 to 22, adding that there was also a risk of landslides in the hilly areas of Murree, Galiyat.

DG Qureshi advised the farmers to organise their affairs keeping in view the weather forecast.

Qureshi cautioned tourists to be careful and avoid any untoward situation during rains.

During the rains, he said, people living in low-lying areas should move to safe places.

He cautioned the people to avoid going into rivers and canals during the rains, and also avoid touching electric poles, wires, and electrical appliances.