LAHORE: The monsoon loss of life toll in Punjab province of Pakistan climbed to 166 on Saturday after two extra fatalities have been reported from Sialkot and Jhelum, as one other spell of torrential rain swept throughout a number of cities within the province. In line with the Pakistan Meteorological Division (PMD), Sialkot recorded the heaviest rainfall at 78mm, adopted by Lahore at 43.4mm and Gujranwala at 36.8mm. Different recorded figures included Chakwal (23mm), Attock (13.6mm), Mangla (12.2mm), Gujrat (10.6mm), Narowal (5mm), Rawalakot (4mm), Islamabad Airport (3.9mm), and Mandi Bahauddin (0.5mm), reported Pakistan’s Daybreak Information.
Whereas scorching and humid situations are anticipated to persist throughout most of Punjab, the PMD has forecast remoted rain-wind/thundershowers for Sunday in northeastern components of the province, the Potohar area, Islamabad, higher Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and surrounding hilly areas.
Provincial authorities, citing information launched on August 8, confirmed 164 deaths and 82 accidents associated to monsoon incidents this season. As well as, 121 livestock have perished, and 216 homes have been destroyed throughout Punjab.
Within the provincial capital Lahore, rainfall started at 1.30 p.m. and lasted till 4.30 p.m. The Water and Sanitation Company (WASA) reported the very best rainfall within the metropolis at Pani Wala Talab (86mm), adopted intently by Farrukhabad (85mm), Lakshmi Chowk (83mm), and Nishtar City (81mm). Different affected areas included Gulberg (60mm), Chowk Nakhuda (57mm), Iqbal City (45mm), Johar City (44mm), and Samanabad (43mm), whereas lesser rainfall was recorded in Gulshan-i-Ravi, Qurtaba Chowk, Jail Highway, and Tajpura.
Water accumulation was reported in a number of localities, together with Mannequin City, Kot Lakhpat, Peco Highway, Township, Inexperienced City, Manufacturing unit Space, Muslim City, and Backyard City. Flooding at Nishtar Park Sports activities Advanced led to the cancellation of the ‘Independence Household Enjoyable Race’ that was scheduled for Saturday night.
Electrical energy provide was disrupted in lots of components of Lahore, with over 120 feeders tripping as a result of downpour.
The Provincial Catastrophe Administration Authority (PDMA) has issued a warning for low-level flooding in a number of rivers. As of the most recent replace, Tarbela Dam is at 96 per cent capability, with a water degree of 1,546 ft, whereas Mangla Dam is 63 per cent full at 1,205.25 ft.
Low-level flooding has been reported at Chashma Barrage on the Indus River. Nonetheless, different main barrages, together with Tarbela, Kalabagh, Taunsa, Guddu, Sukkur and Kotri, proceed to indicate regular circulation ranges. The Jhelum, Sutlej, and Kabul Rivers are additionally flowing inside anticipated limits.
The Ravi River is experiencing minor flooding within the Basantar Nullah, although its major course stays unaffected. In the meantime, no flood threat has been reported from hill torrents within the Koh-i-Suleman vary and Dera Ghazi Khan Division, which stay dry.
With the monsoon season at its peak, the PDMA’s Director Normal has urged the general public to train excessive warning close to water our bodies. Part 144 has been imposed alongside rivers, canals and streams, strictly prohibiting swimming or bathing to keep away from accidents.
Authorities have assured that each one obligatory emergency preparations are in place, and residents in low-lying areas are suggested to stay vigilant for additional updates.