Pakistan’s meteorological authorities have issued red warnings across several provinces as powerful Monsun systems threaten to trigger flash floods, landslides and urbanundation through Tuesday 15 July.
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned that “heavy to very heavy rain” could release flash flows in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, parts of Balochistan, Kashmir, Islamabad and Rawal Pindi.
Hill Torrents in Dera Ghazi Khan and Mudslides in Gilgit-Baltistan are also possible, while wind storms can damage trees, poles, vehicles and standing crops.
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Meanwhile, Karachi and other parts of Sindh, though not under flood threat, are probably witnessing extreme humidity and sporadic thunderstorm activity.
The port city is expected to face temperatures between 33 ° C and 36 ° C with moisture levels at 78%, which intensifies discomfort. PMD predicts thunderstorms with rain in the evening through the middle week.
Other SINDH districts, including Thatatta, Succo, Jacobabad and Larkana, can also receive isolated rainfall and thunderstorms. SUKKUR could see temperatures as high as 44 ° C, while Thatatta can face storms despite a relatively milder 36 ° C.
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“The combination of monsoon streams from the Arabian Sea and Bengalbugt and a strong western wave will intensify rainfall across the country,” said a spokesman for Met Office. This double weather system is likely to continue in the coming days.
During the last day, Okara (72 mm), Sahiwal (66 mm) and DG Khan (51 mm) led rain reports in Punjab, while Swat, Kalam and Malam Jabba received stable rainfall in KP. The city’s flood is still a significant concern about cities such as Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and Peshawar.
Authorities have called on the public to avoid unnecessary journey, secure loose infrastructure and prepare for emergencies when the monsoon is elaborated nationwide.
