The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) spokesperson has issued a warning about the likelihood of monsoon rains persisting in several districts of Punjab until August 7. The current situation indicates potential flooding in Sialkot, Narowal, and Rawalpindi drains. Furthermore, rivers in Punjab are experiencing low-level floods, with Sidhnai in Ravi river and Sulaimanki and Islam in Sutlej river being affected.
The PDMA urges residents to remain vigilant as Mangala in Jhelum river is at risk of high-level flooding during August 4 to August 6. However, water flow is reported to be normal at Tarbila, Chashma and Kalabagh, as well as Shahdara and Baluki. The flow of water in Jhelum and Chenab rivers remains normal.
At Sulaimanki, the water inflow is measured at 72,627 cusecs, while the outflow is at 63,412 cusecs. Head Islam is witnessing an inflow of 64,597 cusecs and an outflow of 53,974 cusecs. Taunsa in the Indus River is also experiencing a low-level flood with a rail of 270,850 cusecs of water passing through Taunsa Barrage.
In response to the potential flood risk, DG PDMA Imran Qureshi has instructed the concerned administration to take necessary precautions. Citizens are advised to exercise caution against urban flooding and heavy monsoons, avoiding proximity to raw walls, ceilings, power lines, and poles. Additionally, people should refrain from unnecessary travel near rivers and cooperate with the administration to mitigate potential flood-related risks
