ISLAMABAD – A new weather system is expected to bring rainfall to several parts of Punjab, even as the National Disaster Management Authority ( NDMA) has flagged of conceivable flooding and flash floods in different areas of the country. The Pakistan Meteorological Department ( PMD) has forecast rain in Attock, Fateh Jang, Pindi Gheb and Choa Saidan Shah during the next two to four hours. The situation continues to evolve, with further updates anticipated shortly.

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A rain-producing system is developing in parts of the Potohar region, with showers accompanied by substantial winds and thunderstorms expected in Chakwal, Kallar Kahar, Dina, Gujrat, Mangla and Jhelum.

Rain has furthermore been predicted at isolated locations in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

Compounding the significance of these events, the public has been advised to take precautionary measures due to the changing weather conditions.

Meanwhile, NDMA s National Emergency Operations Centre ( NEOC) has issued an alert over the possibility of increased water flow in substantial rivers and flash flooding until August 4.

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According to the authority, high-level flooding has been reported at Head Gogi on River Lehri, while medium-level flooding has been recorded in Nullah Palkhu near Wazirabad.

Of particular significance is the fact that low-level flooding continues at several points along the Indus River, including Kalabagh, Chashma, Guddu and Sukkur.

Meanwhile, sources familiar with the matter indicate that the NDMA said significant flows are expected at Marala on the Chenab River, whereas low to medium-level flows are projected at Khanki and Qadirabad.

Significantly, increased water levels have also been forecast in the Jhelum, Ravi, Kabul and their tributaries.

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The authority warned of flash flood risks in hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur, parts of central and southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and northern Balochistan.

Significantly, urban flooding and water accumulation risks have also been highlighted for several cities, including Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad, Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, Hyderabad, Badin and Thatta.

Alongside the primary story, nDMA advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel in vulnerable areas, check weather and road conditions before travelling, and never attempt to cross floodwater on foot or by vehicle.

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The Road Ahead

This story will continue to develop. Observers, policymakers, and citizens will all be watching what happens next in a situation that has already proven to be significant in multiple respects.