Islamabad:
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned Mousson rains on Sunday across the country from August 4 to 7, urging citizens and tourists to be cautious.
According to the department, showers are expected in cashmere, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, superior Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) during the period.
The highest precipitation is scheduled for August 6 and 7 in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala, Siackot, Narowal, Murrier and the Galiyat region. Authorities have warned that tourists should remain vigilant because there is a risk of landslides in Murrier, Galiyat and Azad Cashmere.
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The department also predicted rain and wind storms in certain parts of the northeast of the Balutchin on August 6, warning that the low zones could face floods. Citizens were advised to take the necessary precautions.
“All the relevant institutions have been responsible for staying alert and taking prior measures,” said the meteorological office.
He also advised tourists to avoid traveling during the heavy rains and staying up to date on the weather situation.
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Earlier, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said that at least 299 people, including 140 children, had lost their lives, and that 715 others – among the 239 children – were injured in sudden floods and torrential rains that have swept the vulnerable areas of the country since June 26.
A total of 299 people were killed, including 140 children, 102 men and 57 women, according to data. Among the 715 injured, 239 were children, 204 were women and 272 were injured men.
Since June 26, sudden floods and torrential rains have caused general destruction, damaging a total of 1,676 houses in affected areas.
Among these, 562 houses were destroyed, while 1,114 underwent partial damage. The violent time has also led to the loss of 428 cattle, aggravating the impact on local communities.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) carried out 223 in -depth rescue operations, successfully evacuating 2,880 people from the regions struck by the floods.
