PR No. 132
Flash Flood alert: In Next 48 hours, Medium level Increase Water flows in River Ravi Nullahs and River Chenab Catchments; low to medium Hill torrents in DG Khan & Rajanpur expected till 15 July
Islamabad: July 12, 2024

NDMA's National Emergencies Operation Center anticipated that in next 48 hours, an increase in flows of River Ravi Nullahs (Deg, Basanter & Bein) and River Chenab Catchments are expected. Consequently, people at low lying areas may get affected. It may disrupt transportation, damage buildings and infrastructure. Crops and Crops and livestock may get affected. Furthermore, low to medium level flows are expected in Hill torrents of DG Khan Division up to 15th July, 2024.Heavy fall may increase inflows in Hill Torrents of D.G Khan and Rajanpur. People at low lying areas may get affected. Crops, Infrastructure and livestock may get affected. NDMA has advised PDMAs and Local Administration to closely monitor the situation and take appropriate measures to safeguard the population at-risk. The public is advised to take preparatory actions including maintaining household drainage systems to prevent waterlogging. Report any blocked drains or potential hazards to local authorities promptly. People are advised to take caution while travelling to landslide prone areas. 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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