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F.2 (E)/2020-NDMA (MW/ Press Release) Government of Pakistan Prime Minister's Office National Disaster Management Authority ISLAMABAD NDMA

Dated: 08 July, 2021

Subject: Rain-wind / Thundershower predicted in upper & central parts from weekend (Monsoon likely to remain in active phase during 10-14 July 2021 concerned Fresh PMD Press Release dated 08 July 2021, is enclosed at Annex A. All measures to avoid any loss of life or are requested to ensure following precautionary property: FWO and a. Respective PDMAs to coordinate with concerned departments (NHA, obstruction. C&W) for restoration of roads in case of any blockage/ . Tourists/Visitors in the area be apprised about weather forecast

C. Availability of staff of emergency services be ensured. Coordinate with relevant district and municipal administration to ensure d. mitigation measures for urban flooding and to secure or remove billboards/ hoardings in light of thunderstorm/ high winds the threat. e. Residents of landslide prone areas be apprised about In case of any eventuality, twice daily updates should be shared with NDMA. f. 2 Forwarded for information / necessary action, please. Lieutenant Colonel For Chainman NDMA (Muhammad Ala Ud Din) Tel: 051-9087874 Fax: 051 9205086

To Director General, PDMA Punjab Lahore Director General, PDMA Balochistan, Quetta Director General, PDMA Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, Peshawar Director General, SDMA Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad Director General, GBDMA Gilgit Baltistan, Gilgit General Manager, National Highways Authority (NHA), Islamabad Headquarters, Frontier Works Organization (FWO), Rawalpindi National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) Islamabad

Cc: Secretary to Prime Minister, PM Office, Islamabad Secretary, Cabinet Division, Islamabad Joint Crises Management Cell, Joint Staff Headquarters, Chaklala Military Operations Directorate (MO-4), General Headquarters, Rawalpindi ACNS Operations, Naval Headquarters, Islamabad Director General, PDMA Sindh, Karachi Page 2 of3 Annex A PRESS RELEASE RAIN-WIND/THUNDERSHOWER PREDICTED IN UPPER &CENTRAL PARTS FROM WEEKEND (MONsOON LIKELY TO REMAIN IN ACTIVE PHASE DURING 10-14 JULY 2021) Met Office informed that strong monsoon currents are likely to penetrate northeastern parts of the country from weekend. Under the influence of this weather system:

Rain-wind-thundershower (with few heavy falls at time) is expected in Kashmir, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujrat, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Okara, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Sargodha, Mianwali, Khushab, Bhakkar and Layyah from 10- 14 July 2021. Rain-wind-thundershowers (with few heavy falls at time) is expected in Dir, Swat, Buner, Kohistan, Shangla, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Mardan, Swabi, Charsadda, Nowshera, Peshawar, Waziristan, Kurrum, Bannu, Kohat, Lakki Marwat, Tank, Karak and Dera Ismail Khan, Gilgit-Baltistan (Ghizer, Astore, Diamer, Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza Nagar, Ghanche and Kharmang) from 11-14 July 2021. Rain/wind-thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) is expected in Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Multan, Khanewal, Sahiwal, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan, Sibbi, Kohlu, Loralai, Barkhan, Sukkar, Jaccobabad, Tharparker, Sanghar and Mirpurkhas from 12-14 July 2021 Possible Impacts: .Heavy rains may generate flash filooding and may trigger landslides in the vulnerable areas of Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa from Monday to Wednesday. .Urban filooding in Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala, Peshawar and Faisalabad on Monday & Tuesday. Possibility of damaging effects due to wind-storm during the forecast period. Prevailing water stress in rainfed areas likely to subside and improvement in water reservoirs during the period. Prevailing hot & humid weather conditions likely to subside during the wet spell.

Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain "ALERT" during the forecast period.

Spokesman (PMD) Government of Pakistan Cabinet Secretariat (Aviation Division) Pakistan Meteorological Department Sector: H-8/2, Islamabad.

Tel:051-9250364 Fax:051-9250368 Date: July 08,2021 Heather Advisorn: Time: 1300OPST Rain-wind/Thundershower predicted in upper ¢ral parts from weekend. (Monsoon likely to remain in active phase during the next week).

Met Office informed that strong monsoon curents are likely to penetrate northeastern parts of the country from weekend. Under the influence of this weather system: Rain-wind-thundershower (with few heavy falls at time) is expected in Kashmir, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujrat, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Okara, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Sargodha, Mianwali, Khushab, Bhakkar and Layyah from Saturday (evening/night) to Wednesday. Rain-wind-thundershowers (with few heavy falls at time) is expected in Dir, Swat, Buner, Kohistan, Shangla, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Mardan, Swabi, Charsadda, Nowshera, Peshawar, Waziristan, Kurrm, Bannu, Kohat, Lakki Marwat Tank, Karak and Dera Ismail Khan, Gilgit-Baltistan (Ghizer, Astore, Diamer, Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza Nagar, Ghanche and Kharmang) from Sunday (evening/night) to Wednesday. Rain/wind-thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) is expected in Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Multan, Khanewal, Sahiwal, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan, Sibbi, Kohlu, Loralai, Barkhan, Sukkar, Jaccobabad, Tharparker, Sanghar and Mirpurkhas from Monday (evening/ ht) to Wednesday. Possible Impacts: Heavy rains may generate flash flooding and may trigger landslides in the vulnerable areas of Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa from Monday to Wednesday, Urban flooding in Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala, Peshawar and Faisalabad on Monday & Tuesday. Possibility of damaging effects due to wind-storm during the forecast period. Prevailing water stress in rainfed areas likely to subside and improvement in water reservoirs during the period. Prevailing hot & humid weather conditions likely to subside during the wet spell. Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain "ALERT" during the forecast period.

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