Tag: heavy rainfall

  • NDMA warns of potential high level of flooding in Sutlej

    NDMA warns of potential high level of flooding in Sutlej

    The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning stating that the Ganda Singhwala area along the Sutlej River may experience a medium to high level of flooding within the next 24 to 48 hours, Dawn has reported.

    The NDMA advised the administration of flood-prone areas, particularly in the Trimmu area of the river Chenab and Jassar area of the river Ravi, to remain vigilant until July 20.

    In a weather advisory released on Wednesday, it is predicted that scattered thunderstorms and light to moderate rainfall may occur in Islamabad and Punjab, including the upper catchments of the major rivers in the Indus River System. These weather conditions could potentially lead to medium to high-level flooding in the Sutlej River at Ganda Singhwala.

    The period from July 14 to 16 is expected to bring scattered to widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in isolated areas within the upper catchments of the major rivers in the Indus River System, added the report.

  • Heavy rains, flash flooding in Balochistan kills at least 102 people

    Heavy rains, flash flooding in Balochistan kills at least 102 people

    At least 102 people have died due to the torrential rains and flash floods in Balochistan.

    “Thirty-two children and 28 women are among the dead so far,” said Naseer Ahmed Nasar, the director-general of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).

    Nasar further added that most of the children drowned in flash floods that were triggered by heavy rainfall in different parts of the province.

    The spokesperson of the Balochistan government, Farah Azeem Shah, said that the rains have damaged 580 kilometres of roads, 11 bridges and five dams in the province. Besides, 706 cattle have also died due to floods.

    “Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo released an amount of 92.4 million rupees for the families of rain victims and deceased persons,”she added.

    The Balochistan government imposed Section 144 in the province amid forecasts of more heavy rain.

  • Sindh govt declares Monday public holiday in Karachi and Hyderabad due to heavy rain

    Sindh govt declares Monday public holiday in Karachi and Hyderabad due to heavy rain

    Following relentless rain, the Government of Sindh has declared a public holiday for tomorrow (Monday) in Hyderabad and Karachi.

    The spokesman for the Sindh government, Murtaza Wahab, announced that the 25th of July will be a public holiday in the Karachi and Hyderabad Divisions after Sunday’s relentless rain continued to cause urban flooding and the suspension of power in many places. The private sector was also given the warning to keep its doors closed in a notification.

    Sharjeel Inam Memon, the Sindh minister of information, also urged the private sector to close on Monday.

    The highest amount of rainfall during the previous 24 hours, according to local rainfall data released by the regional office of the PMD, was received in Quaidabad (4.5mm), followed by Saddar (4mm), Korangi (3mm), Gulshan-i-Hadeed (3mm), PAF Masroor base (2.4mm), Orangi Town (2mm), University Road (1.5mm), PAF Faisal base (1.5mm), Keamari (1.4mm), Jinnah Terminal (0.8mm), DHA (0.6mm).