ISLAMABAD: Disaster authorities on Monday issued a fresh alert of flooding in rivers and streams as well as urban floods in multiple cities in Pakistan’s most populous Punjab province as the nationwide monsoon death toll hit almost 800.
There is a risk of high to very high flooding in the Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej rivers in the next 48 hours, according to the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
Urban flooding is expected in Rawalpindi, Lahore and Gujranwala divisions, while flash floods are likely in the northern and northeastern districts of the province, with alerts issued to local administrations.
“Deploy rescue teams in advance at sensitive locations to deal with the emergency situation,” PDMA Director-General Irfan Ali Kathia said in alerts sent to commissioners and deputy commissioners of at-risk areas.
“In case of heavy rain, inform the citizens in advance. Announcements should be made in mosques and instructions should be issued to the citizens at the local level to stay in safe places.”
