The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has forecasted that the fourth spell of monsoon rains will begin on July 22 and last until July 25 across the province.
On Sunday, a PDMA spokesperson told the media that South Punjab districts are expected to face wind and thundershowers, particularly on July 23 and 24.
The upcoming monsoon rains are expected to affect Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, and Gujarat divisions.
PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia has issued alerts to local administrations, urging them to prepare and stay vigilant as per the instructions from the Chief Minister of Punjab.
Urban administrations have been urged to complete their preparations in advance. The DG directed commissioners, deputy commissioners, WASA, the Irrigation Department, Rescue services, Civil Defence, and other relevant departments to stay on high alert.
The PDMA control room is conducting continuous monitoring around the clock. Currently, water levels in rivers and dams are reported as normal. Officials have advised the public to follow government safety guidelines.
People are advised to seek shelter in safe areas, especially to avoid lightning strikes, and to take precautions around old buildings. For emergency help, the public should contact the PDMA helpline at 1129.
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