Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has released a fact sheet on monsoon rains and possible flood situation in the province, which includes details of the damage caused by recent rains.
PDMA releases fact sheet on monsoon rains, flood situation
LAHORE, Aug 09 (APP): Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has released a fact sheet on monsoon rains and possible flood situation in the province, which includes details of the damage caused by recent rains.
According to the PDMA, monsoon rains were recorded in most districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours. Despite the rains, drainage was ensured in the shortest possible time due to advance arrangements and availability of necessary machinery.
According to the authority, 54 citizens died in rain-related incidents and 328 people sustained injuries in various accidents during the monsoon rains this year.
According to the fact sheet, 114 mm of rain was recorded at Lahore Airport while 13 mm was recorded in Faisalabad.
On the direction of Chief Minister Punjab, continuous monitoring of rivers, dams and barrages was underway in the province. Low-level flood situation persists at Kalabagh, Chashma and Taunsa places in the Indus River.
The water level in Tarbela Dam was recorded 99 percent, in Mangla Dam 64 percent, in Thane Dam 50 percent, in Aqar Pong Dam 47 percent while the water level in Bhakra Dam was recorded 43 percent.
The PDMA appealed to the citizens to take precautionary measures during the rainy season and avoid unnecessary movement near rivers, canals and other low-lying areas.
