Met Department Predicts More Rain in August than July
In the last 24 hours, monsoon rains and floods have caused the death of more than 12 people across Pakistan. The continuous downpour has wreaked havoc, leading to several accidents, injuries, and widespread flooding.
Sindh Faces Severe Damage
In Sindh, five people lost their lives in various rain-related accidents, and numerous others were injured. The Murad Wah canal’s breach in Kandhkot led to the submersion of several villages. The breaking of the Kirti Dam in Khairpur has isolated 200 villages, while a 100-foot-wide crack in the Begari Canal has further complicated the situation. Roads in Tandwala Yar, Matiari, Hala, Bhat Shah, and Saeedabad are heavily flooded.
In Jamshoro, a roof collapse claimed the lives of two people, including a woman. In Nowshehro Feroze, a girl died, and five others were injured in three separate roof collapse incidents. Shah Dost village, Jacobabad, two people were buried under debris from a collapsed roof.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tragic Incidents
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, four people, including two children, drowned in rain drains in the Karak district. Three bodies have been recovered so far. Another tragic incident saw a grandfather and granddaughter drown while crossing the Babil Khel storm drain. Additionally, the body of 26-year-old Shahzad, who drowned in the Luaghalgada storm drain, has been recovered.
Flooding in the rain drain at Tankgarh Baloch has disrupted traffic flow on Waziristan Road in Dera Ismail Khan. Residents of Garha Baloch have been advised to move to safer locations.
Balochistan’s High-Level Flood Situation
Heavy rains in Balochistan’s northeastern districts have created a high-level flood situation. The Raza Machhi Bachauband embankments have weakened, with 68,000 cusecs of rainwater flowing through the Nadi River. The Lahri River’s water level has reached 62,000 cusecs, and the Tali River flood level stands at 13,400 cusecs. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has provided relief materials to aid flood victims. In Jhal Magsi, the water level in the Mola River is rising.
National Impact
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported that 96 people have died due to recent rains from July 1 to August 1. Punjab saw the highest number of deaths, with 39 fatalities. Sindh reported 22 deaths, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 34, Balochistan 3, Kashmir 3, and Gilgit-Baltistan 1. The rains have injured 214 people and damaged 525 houses, mainly due to roof and wall collapses. The NDMA highlighted that 46% of the deaths were due to roof collapses, and 31% were due to lightning strikes. Five people died in the last 24 hours alone.
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Urban Flooding and Future Predictions
The Meteorological Department has forecast the current monsoon rains to continue until August 6. Heavy rain pf Monsoon, hailstorms, strong winds, and thunder are expected in Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Islamabad, Sargodha, and other areas. There is a risk of flooding in regions including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and various mountainous and river areas due to the heavy rain.
Urban flooding is anticipated in Sialkot, Gujranwala, and Narowal, with potential landslides in the hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, and Guliyat. Eastern Balochistan and parts of Sindh, such as Mithi, Umarkot, Thatta, and Badin, are also expected to experience heavy rain with thunder.
The Meteorological Department has instructed all relevant agencies to remain on alert as more rain is predicted for August than July.
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