NEOC predicts further strain on Punjab’s flood-affected areas
Warns of potential floods, landslides in AJK due to impending heavy rainfall
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ISLAMABAD: National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) on Tuesday warned of further strain on already flood-affected areas and urban flooding as heavy rainfall is forecast to hit Islamabad and multiple districts of Punjab within the next 12 to 24 hours.
According to the National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) NEOC, the anticipated rains could add pressure to flood-affected areas of Punjab.
The advisory urges residents and local administrations to remain vigilant, as heavy rainfall is likely to lash several districts including Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Sargodha, and surrounding areas.
Intermittent showers are also expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Chakwal, Attock, Multan, Khanewal, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, and nearby regions.
Authorities have strongly advised citizens to avoid rivers, streams, and nullahs, and to refrain from unnecessary travel during the forecast period. People are also urged to follow official instructions, maintain a safe distance from electricity wires, and steer clear of waterlogged zones to minimize risk.
Emergency services remain on alert, and local administrations have been directed to ensure readiness for any potential flooding incidents.
Meanwhile, The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) on Tuesday warned of possible urban flooding in cities of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and a risk of landslides in hilly areas due to expected rainfall within the next 12 to 24 hours.
According to the weather advisory issued by NDMA’s NEOC, widespread heavy rainfall is expected within the next 12 to 24 hours across various parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, including Mirpur, Dadyal, Neelum Valley, Bagh, Kotli, Rawalakot, Muzaffarabad, Sharda, Haveli, and surrounding areas.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has urged residents in vulnerable regions to exercise extreme caution near streams and flooded roads, avoid unnecessary travel, adhere to safety protocols, follow official directives,avoid contact with power lines and waterlogged areas during the ongoing heavy rainfall.
