Villages in Jhang flooded again as River Chenab bursts its banks
Flash flooding feared as sixth monsoon spell enters country tomorrow
Low-lying areas in Jhang were flooded for the second time after the River Chenab burst its banks, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.
The water level at Trimmu Barrage has been recorded at 80,000 cusecs.
On the other hand, flash flooding is feared in Murree, Galyat, Rawalpindi and north-eastern Punjab as the sixth monsoon spell will lash Punjab tomorrow (August 4) and will continue to produce rains until August 7.
According to the spokesman for the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the system will intensify tomorrow after the merger of a westerly wave.
Under the impact of the system, flash flooding is also feared in nullahs and streams originating from the big rivers of the province while landslides in Murree and Galyat.
The Authority spokesman said that from August 4 to August 7, rains were expected in Murree, Galyat, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Jhang, Sahiwal, Toba Tek Singh, Khushab, Sargodha, Mianwali, Nankana, Chiniot, Faisalabad and Okara.
He further said that on August 6, showers were likely to lash Dera Ghazi Khan, Bhakar, Bahawalpur, Khanewal, Vehari, Lodhran and Rajanpur.
On the other hand, alerting commissioners and deputy commissioners of the province, PDMA DG Irfan Ali Kathia has said that urban flooding is feared in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and Sialkot. “Similarly, flash flooding is feared in nullahs and streams.”
The DG has directed the Civil Defence, Rescue 1122 and concerned departments to complete their arrangements to deal with any emergency.
Kathia has also directed that staff at all emergency control rooms must remain on their toes.
He has also appealed to the masses to remain careful, avoid going near the crumbling structures and electricity poles.
The DG has urged people, including tourists, to avoid travelling unnecessarily. “Do not cross swollen streams and nullahs,” he has said, adding, “In case of an emergency, dial helpline number 1129.”
Reporter: Muhammad Ramzan Mirza