The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has published new figures on rivers flows with rivers by seeing levels diminished at different times of Punjab, while the Sindh accumulates for higher levels.
The NDMA also warned against the fate of the new monsoon disturbing the upper regions of the country to strike by September 16.
In the Chenab river, the flow is normal with a gradual decrease in the areas of Trimmu and upstream, notably Marala, Khanki and Qadirabad.
In Panjnad on the Chenab, a wave with a large flood of 308,000 brackets is present.
Grave flooding conditions persist in southern Multan, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, Lodhran, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Alipur, Sitpur, Liaquatpur, Uch Sharif and Ahmadpur East.
In River Ravi, the situation is normal except in Ganda Singh, where a speed of 108,000 cops is present. In River Sutlej, the overall situation is normal, with 89,000 Cusecases in Sulemanki and 83,000 brackets at Head Islam.
The flood conditions in Kasur, Okara, Vehari and Bahawalnagar are gradually recovering.
In the industrial river, the flows in Tarbela and Taunsa are normal, while the flooding conditions persist in the Guddu, Sukkur and Kotri dams.
At the GUDDU dam, a high flood of 635,000 brackets is recorded, while the Sukkur dam has an average flood of 538,000 CUSECs.
Kotri Barrage is currently experiencing a low flood with 278,000 brackets.
The Guddu dam wave should reach the Sukkur dam in the next 2 to 3 days and the Kotri dam between September 24 to 26.
After the arrival of flood waters, the possible flow at the Kotri dam should reach between 400,000 and 445,000 brackets.
Guddu dam recorded an influx of 612,269 brackets and an outlet of 582,942 Cuses. Residents of the low zones have been warned to move to safer places.
Large areas of agricultural land have been flooded, damaging thousands of acres of crops, and river villages near Kandhkot were reported underwater. Until now, around 1.6 million in the Sindh have been moved to safe areas.
New rain spell
Strong rains are planned in most Punjab districts from September 16 to 19, according to the spokesperson for the provincial Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
The rain is expected in Rawalpindi, Murrier, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Lahore, Gujrat and Sialkot. Likewise, Narowal, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Okara, Sahiwal, Kasur, Jhang, Sargodha and Mianwali are also likely to receive precipitation.
On September 18 and 19, water flow should increase in Rawalpindi, Mrierpindi and Galiyat streams and draws, said PDMA spokesperson. In accordance with the directives of the chief minister, the assistant commissioners and the Punjab are on alert, said DG PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia.
The forecasts of the 11th monsoon rain fate occurred while the floods ravaged large parts of southern Punjab. The PDMA said that the M-5 motorway Jalalpur Pirwala section was closed due to erosion caused by flood waters.
Authorities have warned that the situation could deteriorate more with another period of high precipitation expected in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) this week.
Peshawar authorities have published an opinion for heavy rains, thunderstorms and strong winds from September 16 to 19.
The authorities warned of sudden floods, landslides in hilly areas and damage to low structures, electricity posts, panels and solar panels. District administrations were responsible for keeping the emergency teams on alert and maintaining drainage systems.
Managers have stressed that with more rainy forecasts and tanks near the capacity – Mangla Dam at 93%, Tarbela Full and the main Indian dams, including Bhakra, Pong and Thein near the maximum levels – the next few days will be critical.
The authorities urged residents to avoid unnecessary trips near rivers and mountains. Residents of vulnerable areas were invited to move to higher or official rescue camps.
The PDMA 1129 emergency line remains active 24 hours a day, said the PDMA.
On the Prime Minister’s instructions, the NDMA oversees all rescue and rescue activities. The National Emergency Operation Center is fully operational 24/7 and the NDMA is in coordination with civil and military institutions.
After the evacuation, be sure to comply with the official instructions for the return of temporary camps in the native areas. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported that between June 26 and September 14, the rains and the Mousson floods had killed 985 people and injured 1,062.
