Monsoon rains will hit Pakistan today | The Express Grandstand

LAHORE:

Monsoon rains are scheduled to hit Pakistan on Sunday (today), the Meteorological Department confirmed on Saturday.

In a statement issued, the Met Office informed the public that the new monsoon rains will officially begin on Sunday, with a series of downpours expected to persist through September 6.

According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the heavy rains are expected to predominantly affect the upper regions surrounding major rivers.

However, the start of the new monsoon season brings both delight and anxiety due to the recent weather patterns in South Asia.

Also read: Major floods ahead due to heavy rains in India

Unusually warm temperatures and drier periods were recorded in the region in August, raising concern among experts. Earlier, heavy rains caused devastating cross-border flooding between Pakistan and India.

India discharged floodwaters into the transboundary Sutlej River, which flows from Indian Punjab to Pakistani Punjab. As a result, more than 100,000 people had to be evacuated from the low-lying areas along the Sutlej River.

The country is already experiencing late monsoon rains in the north of the country, while a low flood situation prevails in lower Sutlej. The authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have taken the necessary measures to ensure the safety of residents in flood-prone areas.