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Weather update: ‘Heavy to very heavy’ rains in Karachi from July 14 to 17

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PMD says rains will also hit Balochistan and South Punjab.
PMD warns of urban, flash floods in Karachi and other cities.
Advises travellers, tourists to remain cautious during forecast period.

KARACHI: Following the first spell of monsoon rains in Sindh, which wreaked havoc on the provincial capital and brought life to a standstill due to the accumulation of water on the roads, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of “heavy to very heavy” rains from July 14 to July 17.

The PMD, in a press release, informed the masses that monsoon currents from the Bay of Bengal are continuously penetrating upper and central parts of the country, while another strong monsoon low-pressure area (LPA) is likely to approach Sindh on July 14 (Thursday).

The PMD further said that rains will not only hit Sindh but will also be experienced in Balochistan and South Punjab.

“Under the influence of this weather system, more widespread intermittent heavy to very heavy rain-wind/thundershowers are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad Thatta, Badin, Shaheed Benazirabad, Dadu, Tharparkar, Umerkot, Sanghar, Mirpurkhas, Mithi, Jamshoro, Nosheroferoze, Larkana, Jaccobabad, Ghotki, Sukkur, Khairpur, Shikarpur, Qambar Shahdadkot, Kashmore, Zhob, Ziarat, Barkhan, Loralai, Bolan, Kohlu, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Awaran, Naseerabad, Jaffarabad, Jhal Magsi, Dera Bugti, Sibbi, Panjgur, Turbat, and Pasni from July 14 to 17.”

It said that more intermittent rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) is expected in Islamabad, Kashmir, Swat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Kurram, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Kohat, Mianwali, Sargodha, Hafizabad, M. B Din, Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Jhang, Sahiwal, Okara, Bhakkar, Layyah, Multan, Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rahimyar Khan and Khanpur on July 13 to 15 with occasional intervals.

Expected urban, flash floods

The PMD warned that torrential rains may generate urban flooding in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Shaheed Benazirabad, Jamshoro, Mirpurkhas, Dadu, Umer Kot, Jaccobabad, Larkana, Sukkur, Awaran, Panjgur, and Turbat from July 14 to 17.

Meanwhile, Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Peshawar, Nowshera, Mardan, Faisalabad, Lahore and Gujranwala will likely be affected by urban flooding from July 13 to 14.

“Flash flooding is also expected in local nullahs of the Kithar Range, Bolan, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Barkhan, Naseerabad, Kohlu, Zhob, Sibbi and hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan from July 14 to 16, and in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Dir and Kashmir on July 13 and 14,” the press release stated.

The PMD said that rainfall may trigger landslides in Kashmir, Galiyat, Murree, Chillas, Diamir, Gilgit, Hunza, Astore, and Skardu during the forecast period.

“Travellers and tourists are advised to remain cautious during the forecast period. All concerned authorities are advised to remain alert and to take necessary precautionary measures during the forecast period.”

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The hospital in Lahore treats its patients on the sidewalks.

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In the emergency room, things are becoming worse since there aren’t enough beds available, so people are getting care in wheelchairs.

It has been confirmed by hospital sources that no extra beds were added to the emergency department, in spite of the province government’s claims to be offering greater medical facilities.

Patients are finding it difficult to get room due to the health department’s lack of enthusiasm. The Lack of Beds is unknown to the Medical Superintendent of the Punjab Institute of Cardiology.

The hospital has reportedly undergone a makeover, but despite spending a significant sum of money on aesthetics, the number of beds was not increased.

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The weather in Lahore improves as the city experiences light showers.

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Rain was reported from Gulberg, Cantt, according to details. Some of the city’s neighborhoods are Gulshan Ravi, Lakshmi Chowk, Faisal Town, Garden Town, Allama Iqbal Town, and Johar Town.

For the next 24 hours, further rain is expected in the city, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The city may see some afternoon sunshine again, according to the weather report, but by evening, clouds might retake the sky.

On the other hand, rain also resulted in power outages in several areas of Lahore, as multiple feeders owned by the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) blew out, leaving neighborhoods in complete darkness.

The city’s air quality index (AQI), which was 37 and put it in the 70th position globally, was also enhanced by the rain.

In contrast, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Director General (DG) Irfan Ali Kathia ordered the deputy commissioners of every district in the province, along with the relevant departments, to maintain a high alert between April 23 and April 29 due to the possibility of hailstorms in some areas of Punjab and thunderstorms in others.

The Punjab District Medical Administrator (PDMA) stated that all employees of District Emergency Operation Centers, including those employed in the Control Room of the province, had been advised to stay ready for any eventuality.

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Due to security concerns, Karachi highways were closed before the visit of the Iranian president.

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According to the information provided, containers have been positioned on the roadways stretching from Shahrah-e-Quaideen in Khudadad Colony to Numaish Road.

The authorities have blocked MA Jinnah Road in both directions, using containers. The road leading to Saddar from the People’s Secretariat has also been cordoned off with containers.

As per the traffic plan published by the Karachi police, Club Road from PIDC to Metropole will be fully inaccessible to vehicles.

According to the plan, Doctor Ziauddin Road from Signal Chowk to PIDC would be fully closed. Doctor Ziauddin Road will be closed from Khajoor Chowk to PIDC. Traffic from Sultanabad will be redirected from Doctor Ziauddin Road Khajoor Chowk to Aiwan-e-Sadar Road.

Travelers heading from Shara-e-Faisal to Sultanabad should make a left turn at Club Chowk. Citizens can proceed from Club Chowk to Clifton Bridge on the left side. Meanwhile, those traveling from Khalique-uz-Zaman Road and Gizri should continue straight at Ziauddin Signal.

The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Ahmed Nawaz, has declared the temporary closure of both lanes of Shara-e-Faisal from 3 pm to 5 pm as a precautionary measure for security reasons.