Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday foretold that new spelling of heavy rains will hit country since August 14 (Sunday) in the conditions of “heavy monsoon activity” and warned of city flood in various parts of Punjab, Balochistan and Sindh including Karachi.
Metropolitan office said that depression developed in Arabian Sea, which is probably move west along the coast of Makran. “Concerning weather system monsoon currents constantly penetrate in southern parts of countries,” the PMD said. in statement.
Another low pressure (LPA) is likely to approach Sindh. on August 16 is added.
“Rain-wind / thunderstorm (with several heavy falls expected) in Sindh, Balochistan, Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir from 14 to 16 August. with random spaces,” PMD said.
Same with Met office said widespread rain-wind / thunderstorms (with scattered heavy and very heavy falls are expected) in Sindh and Balochistan in aforementioned period with random spaces.
Heavy rains can lead to flooding in cities in Karachi, Thatta, Badin, Hyderabad, Dadu, Jamshoro, Sukkur, Larkana, Shahid Benazirabad and Mirpurkhas from 14 to 18 August.
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Flash flood expected in Killa Saifulla, Loralai, Barkhan, Kohlu, Mosa Khel, Sherani, Sibbi, Bolan, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Avaran, Turbat, Panjgur, Pasni, Jivani, Ormara, Gwadar and mountain streams of Dera Ghazi Khan during the forecast period.
“Torrential rains can lead to flooding of cities in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Peshawar, Nowshera, Mardan, Faisalabad, Lahore and Gujranwala on from 14 (night) to 16 August.
The amount of precipitation can trigger landslides in Kashmir, hill country of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ghaliyat, Murri, Chilyas, Diamir, Gilgit, Hunza, Astore, Ghizer and Skardu during the forecast period, according to official statement.
Metropolitan office advised fishermen, travelers and tourists remain more carefully from 16 to 18 August.
