Next monsoon spell predicted across country between 17-22 August

 Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted more monsoon spells across the country during next few days, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel. According to weather pundits, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad and Buner districts are expected to face severe monsoon spell from 17 to 19 August. 

Likewise, Haripur, Battagram, Mardan, Swabi, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat and Waziristan may face more rains during next three days from 17 to 19 August. 

The heavy rain with strong winds is likely also expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock and Chakwal from 18 to 20 August. Likewise, in the same duration, it is also expected in Jhelum, Mianwali, Khushab, Sargodha, Bhakkar and Toba Tek Singh. 

The areas of Jhang, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Sialkot and Narowal are also predicted for rain from 18 to 20 August. Likewise, it is predicted in Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Pakpattan, Sahiwal, Bahawalnagar, Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan and DG Khan from 18 to 20 August. There is heavy rain forecast in some areas. 

There is likely to be rain in different areas of Sindh from August 17 to 22. The areas include Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpur Khas, Badin, Sajawal, Thattha, Sanghar, Khairpur, Karachi, Dadu and Jamshoro. Likewise, it is also expected to rain in Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan and Sukkur. 

The rain with heavy winds is expected in areas of Balochistan from 17 to 21 August, including Barkhan, Musa Khel, Loralai, Sibi, Zhob, Qila Saifullah, Khuzdar, Las Bela, Awaran, Kech, Gwadar and Panjgur. There is a risk of landslides in the upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galiyat, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir from 17 to 19 August. 

Rain is causing flooding in local rivers and canals, and also a danger of urban flooding in urban areas. The locals and tourists are advised to take precautions while travelling. The PMD has alerted the relevant institutions and instructed to take timely actions. 

Meanwhile National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued on Saturday an advisory to restrict tourism to mountainous regions following the inclement weather on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

According to details, the NDMA spokesperson has made it clear that the restrictions would be imposed on tourism activities in the calamity-hit areas in a bid to ensure the safety of the masses.

The NDMA has directed the concerned authorities to take immediate actions to ensure restriction of the public movement in dangerous places during the monsoon spell.

Meanwhile, the NDMA said that tourism restrictions can be imposed under Section 144 if important. The NDMA has asked the masses to avoid travelling to the flood-hit people.

The NDMA has directed the law enforcement agencies (LEAs) to ensure implementation of the restrictions in tourist areas to avert any potential threat of devastation.