Heavy Rain Causes Deaths and Damage in Pakistan, More Rain Expected
According to a report from the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), heavy rain and flooding have caused several deaths in different parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Among the people who died, three were children. The rain also damaged eight houses.
These incidents happened in the districts of Buner, Malakand, Karak, Mansehra, Mohmand, and Charsadda.
The PDMA has warned that the heavy rain may continue until July 11. People and local officials are advised to stay alert and take safety steps to avoid more damage or loss of life.
The weather department (Met Office) had already warned of heavy to very heavy rain in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Punjab, Kashmir, and parts of Baluchistan from Tuesday to Thursday this week.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) also warned that heavy rain could cause floods in rivers and streams in many areas, including Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, D.G. Khan, Kashmir, and several districts of Baluchistan like Barkhan, Kohlu, Sibi, Zhob, and Turbat.
Today’s Weather Report
The PMD said there is a risk of landslides in hilly areas such as KP districts, Murree, Galliyat, and Kashmir. This could block roads and disrupt traffic.
There is also a risk of flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Nowshera, and Peshawar due to the heavy rain.
Islamabad and nearby regions are expected to see more rain, along with strong winds and thunderstorms. The Potohar region and parts of northeast and southern Baluchistan may also receive heavy rain.
Karachi and other coastal areas of Sindh may only get light rain or drizzle.
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