{"id":82007,"date":"2024-07-01T20:55:25","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T20:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/punjab-on-alert-as-monsoon-rains-commence-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2024-07-01T20:55:25","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T20:55:25","slug":"punjab-on-alert-as-monsoon-rains-commence-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/punjab-on-alert-as-monsoon-rains-commence-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Punjab on alert as monsoon rains commence | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<strong class=\"location-names\"><br \/>\nLAHORE:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has forecasted a 30% substantial increase in monsoon rains this year as the monsoon season begins across Punjab.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Monsoon rains are predicted to start in Punjab from today,&#8221; PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia announced on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>The PDMA outlines expectations for rainfall as follows: 15 to 50 millimetres in the first week of July; 25 to 35 millimetres in the second week; and 15 to 25 millimetres in Upper and South Punjab in the third week.<\/p>\n<p>The fourth week of July could see rainfall between 50 to 70 millimetres.<\/p>\n<p>Heavy thunderstorms and the risk of urban flooding and flash floods in hill torrents, particularly in Southern Punjab are anticipated.<\/p>\n<p>Following directives from Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz Sharif, all relevant departments have been alerted.<\/p>\n<p>PDMA DG Kathia has urged district administrations to ensure comprehensive safety measures during the monsoon.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Ensure the cleaning of drains and complete drainage arrangements as soon as possible,&#8221; Kathia instructed.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With mutual cooperation and timely preparations, the damage from natural disasters can be mitigated.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He also urged the public to adopt safety measures during the rainy season.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Keep children away from waterlogged areas, electrical wires, and poles,&#8221; he stressed.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The safety of citizens&#8217; lives and property is our highest priority.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The director general concluded that CM Maryam Nawaz has issued strict instructions, emphasising that there is no tolerance for negligence or irresponsibility.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has forecasted a 30% substantial increase in monsoon rains this year as the monsoon season begins across Punjab. &#8220;Monsoon rains are predicted to start in Punjab from today,&#8221; PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia announced on Monday. 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