In the next 3 days, up to 200 mm of rain is expected in different cities, alert is issued
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NDMA has indicated the possibility of rain up to 200 mm in different cities of the country in the next 3 days.
According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in the next 3 days, up to 200 mm of rain is expected in Kashmir, Malakand, Hazara and Gujranwala divisions, while heavy rain is also expected in Potohar, Mardan and Lahore divisions.
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NDMA says Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur, Multan, Rajanpur, Mirpur Khas, Sukkur, Karachi, Hyderabad, Umarkot, Badin, Thatta, Tharparkar, Dera Ismail Khan, Koh Sulaiman range including Zhob, Ziarat. Rain is expected in several areas of Kalat and Sabi divisions. In view of the rains, the NDMA has issued an alert to the provincial disaster management authorities and other concerned institutions.
NDMA directed the concerned agencies to take timely necessary measures to ensure the safety of the people in the threatened areas and asked the residents of the threatened areas to avoid crossing the flood water and identify safe places in advance. Do it.
On the other hand, the National Highways and Motorway Police has issued a travel advisory for the motorway users in view of the heavy rains.
According to the statement issued by the spokesperson of Motorway Police North Zone on Monday, intermittent rain is continuing at the places of Islamabad, Peshawar, Kot Momin, Dera Ismail Khan, Swat and Tah Kot, in view of which all the toll plazas are closed. A special briefing is being organized for the users of the motorway.
He said that due to the slippery road during the rain, there is a risk of losing control of the vehicle. To avoid accidents, drive more carefully while driving during the rain.
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He requested that the citizens avoid unnecessary travel, avoid high speed and keep more distance from the next vehicle than usual.
The spokesperson said that information can be obtained from Motorway Police Helpline 130, National Highways and Motorway Police’s official social media account and FM radio channel before starting the journey.
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