Monsoon rains set to enter Pakistan today

Monsoon rains are set to make their entrance into Pakistan on Sunday (today), the Meteorological Department confirmed on Saturday.

In a statement released, the Met Office informed the public that the fresh monsoon rains will officially kick off on Sunday, with a series of showers anticipated to persist until September 6.

According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), heavy rainfall is expected to predominantly impact the upper regions surrounding major rivers.

However, the onset of the fresh monsoon season brings both delight and anxiety due to recent weather patterns in South Asia.

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August has seen unusually warm temperatures and drier periods in the region, causing concerns among experts. Heavy rains earlier led to devastating cross-border flooding between Pakistan and India.

India released floodwaters into the cross-border river of Sutlej, which flows from Indian Punjab into Pakistani Punjab. As a result, over 100,000 people had to be evacuated from low-lying areas in the path of the River Sutlej.

The country is already experiencing late monsoon showers in the northern parts of the country, while a low flood situation prevails in lower Sutlej. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have taken necessary measures to ensure the safety of residents in flood-prone areas.