Forecast For Pre-Monsoon Rains In Hazara Division Before Eid

News Desk

Abbottabad: A new spell of pre-monsoon rain has been forecast in the Hazara division from June 25till Eid-ul-Adha (30 June), after a severe heatwave across the country.

Like other parts of the country, the Hazara region is also facing a heatwave, and electricity shortages have also become a huge problem for the masses.

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a warning for flash floods and possible land sliding in the districts of Abbottabad, Mansehra, Balakot, and Kohistan.

PDMA has directed local administrations to take all precautionary measures to avoid sacrificing precious human lives and properties.

Residents living around waterways should stay informed about the weather conditions and contact the following numbers in case of an emergency: District Control Room, Abbottabad, 09929310553; Rescue Emergency Services, 1122; and Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Helpline No. 1700.

PDMA also directed district administrations to deploy additional resources, exercise control over traffic leading to the vicinity of vulnerable, chock-point, and tourist spots, and ensure the safety and security of the properties and lives of the masses.