Weather Lahore: Heavy Rains Cause Flash Floods
The heavy rains and flash floods have caused significant damage and disruption, and the situation is being closely monitored by the authorities, with a focus on providing assistance and support to affected areas, and scientists are working to understand the implications of the calving event in Antarctica.
Heavy monsoon rains are pounding Islamabad and other regions, causing flash flood and landslide alerts, with a young man swept away in a seasonal stream in the Koral area, and the Meteorological Department has forecasted thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in several regions.
The heavy rains have caused significant damage and disruption in several areas, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where five deaths and one injury have been reported. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority confirmed the deaths in Buner, Malakand, and Mansehra districts, and flash floods have hit several areas, causing landslides, blocking roads, damaging houses and crops, and suspending power supply.
In addition to the damage in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, low-lying areas in several cities, including Lahore and Faisalabad, may face urban flooding, and citizens are advised to remain cautious. The district administration has launched emergency operations and deployed Rescue 1122 and other teams to assess the situation and damage.
Meanwhile, a massive calving event has occurred in Antarctica's Larsen C Ice Shelf, resulting in the loss of a 5,800-square-kilometer iceberg, which has significant implications for the global sea level. However, the impact on sea levels will be minimal in the short term, and scientists are working to better understand the causes of the calving event and to develop models to predict future changes to the ice shelf.
As the weather situation continues to unfold, citizens are advised to stay alert and follow the instructions of local authorities to ensure their safety, and the government is working to provide assistance and support to affected areas.