LAHORE: Rain was recorded in various districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours, with Sialkot receiving the highest rainfall of 87mm, while 53mm each was recorded in Murree and Narowal.
According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab, Rawalpindi received 21mm, Gujrat 24mm, Gujranwala 3mm, Mangla 7mm and Attock 1mm of rain during the period.
The PDMA spokesperson said monsoon rains were expected in most districts of Punjab during the next 24 hours. Rain was forecast in Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujrat and Mandi Bahauddin.
Heavy rainfall was also likely in Lahore, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Sahiwal and Okara, while rain was expected in Bhakkar, Layyah, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar and Rahim Yar Khan.
According to PDMA Punjab, there was a risk of urban flooding in Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot and Narowal, while flash flooding was also possible in rainwater drains.
DG PDMA Muhammad Saif Anwar Jappa said there was also a risk of landslides in Murree, Galiat and other hilly areas. An alert had been issued to all district administrations on the instructions of Chief Minister Punjab.
He directed the administrations of major cities to ensure preventive measures against urban flooding and asked all relevant institutions to remain on full alert. The Health, Irrigation, Communication and Works, Local Government and Livestock departments had also been alerted.
The DG PDMA appealed to citizens to take precautionary measures during bad weather and avoid staying in dilapidated or unsafe houses, as the collapse of poorly constructed buildings was a major cause of fatalities during the monsoon season.
He advised citizens to remain in safe places during strong winds and storms and avoid unnecessary travel. He also urged people to protect themselves from lightning and refrain from going outdoors during thunderstorms.
Jappa particularly appealed to parents to keep children away from accumulated rainwater in low-lying areas, as well as electric wires and poles.
PDMA Punjab urged the public to follow the instructions of the administration during monsoon rains and contact the PDMA helpline 1129 in case of any emergency.
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