“Stay away from water crossings areas, rivers and watercourses should be avoided as far as possible,” PDMA DG
Provincial Disaster Management Authority directed Thunderstorms are likely to occur across Punjab on the 8th and 9th of Muharram. According to a PDMA representative, there is a possibility of heavy rains in different areas of Punjab tonight as well.
There are chances of heavy rains in many districts of Punjab tonight as well. The management of Muharram must take precautionary measures keeping in view the weather harshness, PDMA DG Irfan Ali Kathia.
PDMA requested people to keep away from electric poles and wires and avoid holding concerts on dilapidated roofs. “DG PDMA also added areas of water Crossing, aquatic passage should be avoided as far as possible.
Flooding poses a risk in the elevated areas of Dera Ghazi Khan he added.
He said that the people of the settlements along the rivers should take special protections. On 8 and 9 Muharram, rescue agencies should be high alert.
