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NDMA’s NEOC anticipates more rains in country from Wednesday


National Emergency Operations Center of the NDMA has anticipated further rains in various parts of the country from tomorrow.

In a press statement today, the Authority said moderate to heavy rains are expected in catchment areas of Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum rivers, as well as in parts of southern Balochistan, and central and southern Sindh.

It said torrential rains may cause flooding in various urban areas and an increase in the flow of water in streams and rivers, particularly in Murree, Galiyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Chitral, Gilgit-Baltistan, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Nowshera, Swabi, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, northeastern Punjab’s streams and rivers, DG Khan Division, Kalat, Khuzdar, Barkhan, Lasbela, and the hilly streams and torrents of Kashmir.

The Authority urged all relevant authorities and the public to take necessary precautions to mitigate the potential impacts of flooding and landslides.

It issued instructions to all relevant departments to alert Emergency Response Teams and mobilize resources to ensur
e a swift response to any arising situations.

Tourists were advised to avoid traveling to these areas during the forecasted period.

Source: Radio Pakistan.net

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