The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted heavy rain for over 30 districts in Punjab in the coming 24 hours, leading to warnings from several government agencies.
The PMD forecast includes rain, windstorms, and thundershowers for Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, and other regions of Punjab on Monday.
Intermittent rain, wind, and thundershowers are also forecasted for Kashmir, with isolated heavy rainfall expected in Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, and Rahim Yar Khan during this period.
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In response to the forecast, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert for the affected districts. They have instructed deputy commissioners to stay alert and ensure that all relevant departments are prepared to manage any emergencies that may arise.
The PDMA has also warned of high to very high flood levels in hilly areas, citing increased water flow due to ongoing rain in the Mount Suleiman region.
The Dera Ghazi Khan administration has been instructed to set up emergency control rooms and keep Rescue 1122 disaster response teams on high alert.
