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Floods death toll continues to rise as PMD forecasts more rains
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday warned of torrential rains ac-companied by wind and thundershowers in various parts of the country from August 23 to 29, with possible flash floods, urban flooding, and landslides in vulnerable regions.
According to the Met Office, strong monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are likely to penetrate upper parts of the country from August 22, while a westerly wave is expected to approach the northern regions on the night of the same day. Under the influence of these weather systems, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are likely to experience widespread rains with heavy falls at times from August 23 to 27.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will see widespread rains from August 23 to 26, particularly in Swat, Dir, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Peshawar, Mardan, Charsadda, and adjoining dis-tricts.
Punjab and Islamabad are expected to receive widespread downpours with heavy falls in Rawalpindi, Murree, Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sialkot, and other areas from Au-gust 23 to 27, while southern Punjab districts including Multan, Bahawalpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan may see scattered heavy showers on August 24 and 27.
Sindh districts including Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mithi, and Mirpurkhas are forecast to re-ceive rains from August 23 (night) to 26.
Eastern and southern Balochistan are likely to face heavy rains from August 27 to 29, while Barkhan, Musakhel, Loralai, and Khuzdar may see rain spells earlier between Au-gust 23 and 26.
The PMD has cautioned that torrential rains may generate flash floods in local streams and nullahs of northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, and hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan. Heavy downpours may also cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Peshawar, Mardan, and Nowshera.
Landslides and mudslides are feared in hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, Galliyat, and Kashmir, while strong winds and lightning may damage weak structures, electric poles, billboards, vehicles, and solar panels.
The Met Office has advised the public, travelers, and tourists to remain cautious, avoid unnecessary movement in vulnerable areas, and stay updated on weather conditions.
All concerned authorities have been directed to remain on high alert and take precau-tionary measures to minimize potential damage during the forecast period.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Thursday reported that the death toll from recent rains, cloudbursts, and flash floods across the province has risen to 427, with Buner district the worst affected.
According to the PDMA's latest report, 291 deaths have been confirmed in Buner after the recovery of one more body, while 42 deaths have been recorded in Swabi, where 12 ad-ditional bodies were retrieved on Thursday.
The deceased include 321 men, 60 children, and 46 women, while 270 people have been injured, among them 182 men, 45 children, and 43 women.
The report states that 1,398 houses were damaged across different districts, including 1,030 partially damaged and 368 completely destroyed. Fatalities and damages were re-ported in Swat, Buner, Bajaur, Mansehra, Shangla, Lower Dir, Battagram, and Swabi.
PDMA officials said that rescue and relief operations are ongoing in the affected areas, where bodies continue to be recovered from the debris.
In Swabi's Dalori area, Rescue 1122 concluded a search operation following a devastat-ing cloudburst, during which 12 more bodies were pulled from the rubble, raising the local death toll to 42.
The PDMA has directed district administrations to intensify relief efforts and ensure imme-diate assistance to the affected families.
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