New Monsoon Spell Expected August 26-29

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Islamabad: Director General of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Irfan Ali Kathia, has predicted a fresh and robust spell of monsoon showers expected to impact the country from August 26 to 29.

Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant during this period.

“The relevant authorities have cautioned citizens to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and minimize potential disruptions caused by the heavy rainfall and strong winds,” he stated during an interview with a private news channel.

In light of this forecast, both the PDMA and the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) have issued advisories. 

Kathia warned that torrential rainfall could lead to flooding in various parts of Balochistan, with rivers and streams at risk of overflowing.

The heavy rains also pose a significant risk to low-lying areas in Sindh, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and central Punjab, he noted. Additionally, landslides remain a concern in Gilgit-Baltistan and Upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

Kathia emphasized that emergency measures have been initiated in response to the expected heavy rains from August 26-29 under this weather system.