Lahore:The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued an alert regarding rains from October 10 to 14 across the province.
According to PDMA spokesperson, western winds are likely to enter the upper regions of the country from Saturday, rains are predicted in most districts of Punjab from October 10 to 14.
According to PDMA, heavy winds and thundershowers are likely to occur in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Murree, Guliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujarat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal and Mianwali on October 10, 11, 13 and 14.
According to the spokesperson, on October 10, 11 and 13, Faisalabad, Khushab, Bhakkar, Sargodha, Jhang and Toba Tek Singh are also likely to experience intermittent strong winds and thundershowers.
DG, PDMA Saif Anwar Jappa has instructed the commissioners and deputy commissioners across the province to remain alert in view of the fear of landslides in Murree, Guliyat and hilly areas.
According to DG, PDMA, an alert has also been issued to the Department of Health, Irrigation, Construction and Communications, Local Government and Livestock.
Saif Anwar Jappa appealed to the citizens to take precautionary measures in bad weather conditions and never stay in dilapidated and dirty houses. Stay in safe places and avoid unnecessary travel during windy and stormy conditions.
He said that citizens should stay in safe places to avoid lightning and never go under the open sky during thunderstorms. Take special care of children and keep them away from low-lying areas, power lines and poles.
According to the PDMA spokesperson, PDMA’s helpline 1129 can be contacted in any emergency.