Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman has urged the citizens and concerned departments to remain alert as heavy rains are expected to hit the country in the next 24-48 hours.
The federal minister said to Twitter, “Forecast of rain impacts in the 24-48 hours in Pakistan. The highest rainfall will be in Punjab’s cities like Lahore, Narowal, and Sialkot. Other provinces have been alerted too for heavy to moderate rain.”
She further warned, “Urban flooding alerts issued for cities and municipal areas with risks of landslides. Coordinated preparedness and proactive responses save lives, so all response teams, public and NGOs in the affected areas, must stay vigilant and ready.”
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said, “There is a possibility of severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in north/northeastern Punjab including Lahore, Sialkot and Narowal with high or very high river flows in Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej and its associated Nullahs — Bhimber, Aik, Deg, Palkhu and Basanter — are expected.”
