Monsoon rains likely to continue during the week: Pakistan Meteorological Department

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday said that monsoon rains will continue this week.

The PMD warned that the ongoing monsoon system may trigger further urban flooding in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Nowshera, Mardan, Faisalabad, Lahore and Gujranwala.

As per the PMD, flash flooding is also expected in local nullahs of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Shakargarh, Sialkot, Narowal, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Dir, Karak, Lakki Marwat, Bannu and Kashmir from July 27 to July 31.

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“Rainfall may trigger landslides in Kashmir, Galiyat, Murree, Chillas, Diamir, Gilgit, Hunza, Astore, Ghizer and Skardu during the forecast period.”

The Met Department advised travellers and tourists to observe caution during the forecast period.