The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Tuesday cautioned that the active weather system, developed over Sindh and Balochistan, is likely to persist through the evening. According to the Met office, the active weather system over the two provinces will bring thunderstorms, lightning and intermittent rain to dozens of districts.
The new weather system may lash Lasbela, Khuzdar, Qalat, Awaran, Khāran, Panjgur, Kech, Zhob, Musa Khel, Barkhan, Dera Bugti, Naseerabad, Kohlu, Quetta, Ziarat, Pishin, Washuk, Loralai, Qila Saifullah, Qila Abdullah, Jhal Magsi, Makran, Qambar, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad, Jamshoro, Karachi, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Khairpur, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Ghotki and Sukkur.
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Officials fear that in some areas the rainfall may turn torrential, flooding low-lying areas of Shaheed Benazirabad, Matiari, Dadu, Jamshoro, Tando Allahyar, Thatta, Badin, Sujawal and Karachi. In Balochistan’s southern and eastern belt — Lasbela, Khuzdar, Awaran, Ormara, Wadh and Hingol Valley — hill torrents may experience flash floods.
Authorities have also cautioned that strong winds and lightning may cause damage to katcha houses, walls, power poles, billboards, vehicles and solar panels. People have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel, stay clear of weak structures and park vehicles in safe places.
Meanwhile, the NDMA has issued a flood alert for Sindh and Balochistan, warning of heavy showers in Karachi, Thatta, Jamshoro, Dadu, Hyderabad, Badin, Sujawal, Tharparkar, Umerkot, Sanghar, Jacobabad and adjoining districts.
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Sukkur, Rohri, Larkana, Shikarpur, Ghotki and Kashmore are also likely to receive downpours, while flash floods may hit the Kirthar Range, according to NDMA.
In Balochistan, heavy rainfall is forecast for Lasbela, Hub, Khuzdar, Awaran, Barkhan, Sui, Sibi, Dera Bugti, Nasirabad, Kohlu, Kalat and Zhob, as well as coastal districts including Kech, Gwadar, Pasni, Ormara, Surab and Washuk.
The NDMA has warned that torrential rains may swell nullahs and seasonal streams in Wadh, Khuzdar, Bela, Ormara and Hingol Valley, potentially damaging farmland, mud houses and rural roads. Residents in flood-prone areas have been strongly advised not to cross the submerged roads or underpasses, avoid unnecessary travel and stay on high alert.