PR No. 80
NDMA Advisory: Monsoon Activity in Sindh and Eastern Parts of Balochistan on 8th and 9th July 2024 & in Upper and Central Parts from 10th to 16th July 2024
Islamabad: July 08, 2024

NDMA's National Emergencies Operation Center & PMD anticipated that Monsoon currents from Arabian Sea are likely to penetrate upper parts of the country from 8th July 2024 and likely to remain till 16 July 2024. Under influence of said system, rainfall may trigger Landslides/ mudslides in upper KP, GB, Galiyat, Murree and State of AJ&K. In Balochistan rainfall may cause flash flooding in local nullahs. Hill torrents may be triggered in Sulaiman and the Kirthar Ranges. In South Punjab, Hill torrents may be triggered in D.G. Khan and Rajanpur. Rainfall with chances of heavy falls may generate flash / urban flooding in municipalities / local nullahs / streams and river tributaries. There is also a risk of lightning strikes in parts of country. NDMA has advised PDMAs and Local Administration to closely monitor the situation and take appropriate measures to safeguard the population at-risk. People dwelling in low laying areas are advised to take extra caution and undertake emergency preparation in view of potential urban flooding. Communities at risk are also advised to follow instructions from local authorities. The public is urged to download NDMA's ‘Pak NDMA Disaster Alert’ mobile app for timely disaster alerts, guidelines and precautionary measures.

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