The 10th rain spell of the ongoing monsoon season lashed the city on Monday evening, bringing heavy downpour and thunderstorm that continued late into the night, affecting all major areas.
According to official data, the highest rainfall was recorded at Pani Wala Talab at 92 milimetrres, followed by Farrukhabad 78.5mm, Upper Mall 69mm, Samanabad 68.5mm, Qurtaba Chowk 61mm, Chowk Na Khuda and Iqbal Town 60mm each, Gulshan Ravi 59.5mm, Shadipura 52.5mm, Johar Town 38mm, Nishtar Town 35mm, Mughalpura 25.5mm, Laxmi Chowk 24mm, Jail Road 23mm, Gulberg Head Office and Tajpura 15mm each, while the airport recorded 5mm.
The Met Office warned that more rains are expected in the flood-hit regions of Punjab and Sindh, worsening the situation. Flash floods are likely in hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan.
Officials cautioned that heavy rains, windstorms, and lightning could damage weak structures, including mud houses, electric poles, billboards, vehicles, and solar panels. The public, travelers, and tourists have been advised to stay away from vulnerable areas and remain updated on weather conditions.
The department added that a deep depression over southeast Sindh was moving southwestward and could bring strong monsoon currents to the southern half of the country over the next 24 to 36 hours.
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