ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Saturday warned of heightened flood risks across several parts of the country as monsoon rains continue to swell rivers and streams.
According to the NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), medium-level flooding has been reported at key points along the Chenab River while flash flood threats loom in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, northern Balochistan and the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan during the next 24 to 48 hours.
The NDMA said medium-level flooding was recorded at Khanki, Qadirabad and Chiniot Bridge on the Chenab River, while the Palkhu Nala at Wazirabad was also flowing at medium flood level.
Monsoon impact
Similarly, low-level flooding persists at Kalabagh, Chashma and Taunsa on the Indus River, Marala and Trimmu on the Chenab River, Balloki and Sidhnai on the Ravi River, and Nowshera on the Kabul River.
Low flood conditions were also reported at Nala Aik and Palkhu Nala Cantonment Bridge.
The NDMA said that water flows in the Chenab River were expected to increase further during the next 24 hours at Marala, Khanki, Qadirabad and Chiniot Bridge.
Water levels at Trimmu Barrage are also expected to rise to medium flood level during the same period.
The NDMA also warned of potential flash floods in the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan, seasonal streams in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and parts of northern Balochistan over the next 24 to 48 hours.
Urban flooding risks have also been forecast for Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Jhang, Multan, Hafizabad and Lahore as monsoon rains continue.
The authority has advised public to avoid unnecessary travel to flood-affected areas and urged motorists to check weather forecasts and road conditions before setting out.
