Pak: The National Disaster Management Authority has issued flood warnings for Baluchistan and South Punjab.
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 5 According to ARY News, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a flood warning for various districts in Baluchistan and South Punjab.
Residents of Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur districts in southern Punjab are advised to prepare for severe flooding, while Zhob, Sibi, Naseerabad, and Qalat districts in Baluchistan are expected to experience medium to high levels of flooding.
Additionally, a warning has been issued for possible flooding in local drains and nullahs in Larkana, Dadu, Jamshoro, and Hyderabad districts of Sindh.
The NDMA also cautions about potential heavy rainfall in areas near the Kabul River, which may lead to flooding in its tributaries, as reported by ARY News.
The NDMA has highlighted the risk of floodwater affecting low-lying areas and damaging infrastructure in Nowshera.
It is important to note that rainfall at Koh-e-Sulaiman has disrupted land connections to dozens of villages, leading to flooding in Rod-e-Kohi torrents.
Rojhan has been heavily impacted, with water inundating several settlements and entering over 100 homes.
Deputy Commissioner Rajanpur has reported that more than 200 people have been evacuated to safer locations.
The floodwaters have caused extensive damage, submerging homes, destroying crops, and collapsing several structures under severe pressure. The situation is critical, with many residents displaced and facing an uncertain future.