PDMA Punjab issues rain alert across province

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has warned about rain across the province, saying it will rain in most areas from October 6 to 7.

PDMA Punjab said rain is expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, and Wazirabad.

Rain is also likely in Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Mianwali, Khushab, Sargodha, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, and Faisalabad.

PDMA Director General Saif Anwar Jappa said there is a chance of landslides in Murree, Galiyat, and other mountainous areas.
Commissioners and deputy commissioners across the province have been told to stay prepared.

He said district officials have been warned as per the Punjab chief minister’s orders.
Departments like health, irrigation, communication, works, local government, and livestock have also been put on alert.

The PDMA chief asked people to take safety steps during bad weather and avoid living in old or mud houses.

Saif Anwar Jappa told people to stay safe during strong winds and storms and not to go out unnecessarily.
He also told people to stay away from open areas during thunderstorms and severe weather.

He said special care should be taken of children.
Children should not be allowed near waterlogged areas or near electricity wires and poles.People should avoid open spaces during thunderstorms and bad weather.