Lahore:PDMA Punjab has issued an alert for more monsoon rains across the province. The new spell of monsoon rains will begin from August 9.
Monsoon rains are likely in Punjab from August 9 to August 12. During August 10 and 11, most of the districts of South Punjab are likely to experience wind and thundershowers. Monsoon rains are expected in Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Sahiwal and Gujarat divisions.
DG PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia said that an alert has been issued to the concerned administrations across the province regarding the weather situation. In view of the instructions of Chief Minister Punjab, the concerned departments should be alert. In view of the fear of urban flooding, the administration should be alert and complete advance arrangements.
The DG PDMA also issued instructions to Commissioners, DCs, WASA, Irrigation Department, Rescue, Civil Defense and other concerned departments to remain alert. He further said that the situation is bei
ng monitored 24 hours a day in the PDMA control room. The people are requested to ensure the implementation of the government instructions. In case of emergency call PDMA helpline 1129.