Widespread monsoon showers are expected across most districts of Punjab today, with the fourth spell of rains forecast to continue until July 25, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
A PDMA spokesperson stated that this monsoon spell is likely to be more intense, with rainfall predicted in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Gujrat, Jhelum, and Gujranwala. Showers are also expected in Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Sargodha, Mianwali, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, and Multan.
PDMA Director General Irfan Ali warned that rainfall in the upper catchment areas could raise water levels in Punjab’s rivers and streams. Alerts have been issued for possible flooding in the Ravi, Jhelum, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers.
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The Indus River is already facing a moderate-level flood at Taunsa, while low-level floods are ongoing at Tarbela, Kalabagh, and Chashma.
Meanwhile, in Karachi, the Meteorological Department forecast cloudy skies with chances of light rain. The maximum temperature is expected to remain between 32°C and 34°C, with humidity at 75%.
Light showers were reported early Sunday in several parts of Karachi, including Malir, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, North Karachi, and Saddar. The highest rainfall recorded was 2.3mm on University Road.
The Met Office added that another monsoon system may reach Sindh later this month.
