The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning of heavy rains that may lead to flash flooding in several parts of Balochistan Province.
The affected areas include Dera Ghazi Khan, northeast and south Balochistan, encompassing cities such as Quetta, Zhob, Qila Saifullah, Ziarat, Barkhan, Kohlu, Sherani, Harnai, Bolan, Loralai, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Kech, Turbat, Panjgur, Awaran, and surrounding regions. The forecast indicates that the heavy rains and possible flash floods are expected on July 26th and 27th.
Additionally, the PMD has issued warnings about the possibility of urban flooding in low-lying areas of several cities from July 26th to 28th. The cities at risk include Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Charsadda, Mardan, Nowshera, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Narowal, Sialkot, Lahore, Kasur, and Faisalabad. Furthermore, the inclement weather may trigger landslides in vulnerable areas such as Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, and hilly regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during this period.
The PMD attributed these weather conditions to the influence of monsoon currents originating from the Arabian Sea, which are prevailing over most parts of the country. Additionally, a westerly wave has been observed over the upper regions, further contributing to the weather patterns.
As per the weather forecast for July 27, 2023, rain, wind, and thundershowers are expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Punjab, Pothohar region, Islamabad, eastern and lower Balochistan, and upper Sindh. Heavy rainfall is likely in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Islamabad, upper Punjab, Pothohar region, and eastern Balochistan during this period.
Over the past 24 hours, heavy rainfall with thunderstorms occurred in various regions. The recorded rainfall in millimeters is as follows:
Sindh: Padidan 164, Mirpur Khas 39, Hyderabad (City 17), Mohenjo-Daro, Sukkur 13, Sanghar 11, Rohri 06, Tando Jam 04, Chhor 03, Thatta, Khairpur 02, Sakrand 01.
Punjab: Lahore (Shahi Qila 107, Lakshmi Chowk 82, Gulshan-e-Ravi 71, Samanabad 48, Qurtaba Chowk 45, City 32, Chowk Nakhuda 12, Mughalpura, Gulberg 06, Upper Mall 05, Nishtar Town 04, AP 02), Khanewal 55, Rahim Yar Khan 30, Sialkot (City 29, Airport 07), Hafizabad 28, Noorpurthal 24, Islamabad (Saidpur 15, ZP 11), Sargodha 14, Joharabad, Bhakkar 12, Layyah 11, Gujranwala 09, Murree 08, Bahawalpur (Airport 08, City 01), Chakwal 07, Faisalabad, Dera Ghazi Khan, Kot Addu 03, Multan (City 02), Toba Tek Singh, Khanpur 01.
Balochistan: Sibbi 62, Bar Khan, Turbat 12, Dalbandin 10, Lasbella 05, Gwadar 03, Panjgur 02, Khuzdar, Pasni 01.
Kashmir: Rawalakot 24, Garhidupatta 14, Kotli 06, Muzaffarabad (Airport 06, City 03).
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Kakul 16, Cherat 06, Dir 04, Peshawar (Airport 01).
Gilgit-Baltistan: Babusar, Bagrote, Astore 01.
The highest maximum temperatures recorded today are Chillas at 41°C, and Nokkundi and Dalbandin at 39°C.
Residents in the aforementioned areas are urged to take necessary precautions and stay updated with weather advisories. The authorities are also advised to be prepared for any potential flooding and landslides during this period of heavy rainfall.
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