Monsoon Winds Bring Emergency Rain Alert, Karachi on High Alert
At a glance
- Fifth spell of monsoon rains continues across Pakistan.
- Monsoon winds have entered the country, causing unstable weather.
- Emergency warning issued for heavy rain over next 24 hours.
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The fifth spell of monsoon rains is continuing across various parts of Pakistan, bringing showers to Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and northern areas. Lahore has experienced intermittent light to heavy rain throughout the day, leading to a pleasant change in weather and reduced heat. Other Punjab cities like Kasur, Sialkot, and Pasrur also reported rainfall. The weather department forecasts more rain for Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Kashmir, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan over the next 24 hours. Authorities have issued alerts for potential urban flooding, flash flooding in hilly regions, and riverine flooding. The NDMA states major rivers are likely to experience increased water flow. Heavy rains have caused flash floods in Chitral, damaging roads, bridges, and homes.
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Monsoon winds have entered Pakistan, leading to unstable weather. An emergency warning has been issued for heavy rain over the next 24 hours, with Karachi also placed on high alert.
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Monsoon winds have entered the country, contributing to unstable weather conditions. An emergency warning has been issued due to the heavy rain alert for the next 24 hours, with Karachi also placed on high alert.
Heavy rains have caused flash floods in Chitral, resulting in damage to roads, bridges, and homes.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has stated that major rivers across the country are likely to experience increased water flow due to the ongoing monsoon rains.
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