NDMA issues hill torrent flood warning for Sindh and Balochistan

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a flood alert in Sindh and Balochistan provinces for the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan Division and the Nullahs of Zhob, Sibbi, Naseerabad, Kalat, Larkana, and Hyderabad divisions.

The alert, which comes amid ongoing monsoon rains, warns of medium to high-level flash flooding expected to persist until Monday.

The NDMA has instructed all relevant departments to take necessary precautions to mitigate the effects of the flooding and extreme weather.

Residents in at-risk areas are advised to avoid floodwaters and seek safety away from flood-prone zones.

The authority has also urged the public to use alternative routes to avoid flooded areas.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued additional warnings for severe weather conditions in Sindh, particularly in Karachi and surrounding areas, from August 2 to August 6.

The city of Karachi has already seen sporadic showers, providing some relief from the summer heat.

According to the PMD, this monsoon system is anticipated to bring heavy rains and thunderstorms to regions including Karachi, Tharparkar, Badin, Sujawal, Hyderabad, Matiari, Tando Muhammad Khan, and Tando Allah Yar from August 3 to August 5.

Meteorologist Habib Jamal confirmed that the monsoon system is intensifying due to winds from the Arabian Sea.

The impact is expected to extend into Rajasthan, India, and parts of Sindh, with significant weather disruptions likely in Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Qambar Shahdadkot, Kashmore, Larkana, and Shaheed Benazirabad.