ISLAMABAD: Rain lashes parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad causing inundation of water on road and markets.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, monsoon currents are affecting upper parts of the country. A westerly wave entered on August 31 and is expected to persist until September 5-6.
During the last 24 hours, Rawalpindi recorded the highest rainfall. New Kattarian received 45mm, Chaklala Airport 38mm, Katcheri 31mm and Pirwadhai 21mm. In Islamabad, Golra recorded 25mm. Other readings include Malam Jabba 25mm, Upper Dir 22mm, Muzaffarabad Airport 27mm and Muzaffarabad city 18mm.
The Met Office has forecast rain and thunderstorms in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, and in KP districts including Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Battagram, Peshawar, Nowshera, Abbottabad, Mansehra and Chitral. Upper Punjab areas like Jhelum, Chakwal, Attock, Sialkot and Gujrat are also likely to receive rain. Rain is also expected in parts of Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
The department warned that moderate to heavy rainfall may trigger landslides in Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Battagram, Buner, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Murree, Galiyat, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. Heavy rain may also cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of Mardan, Swabi, Peshawar, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and Gujrat. The National Disaster Management Authority has issued a 48-hour alert for possible flash floods and urban flooding in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum and parts of KP.
Authorities have advised residents and travelers in mountainous areas to remain cautious and avoid crossing streams and riverbanks. The current spell is expected to continue until September 6 and will bring a drop in temperatures across the region.
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