Director General of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab Imran Qureshi has provided an update on the weather conditions in the province. He stated that most districts will continue to experience hot and humid weather until tomorrow. However, cities such as Lahore, Rawalpindi, Murree, Gujranwala, Mandi Bahauddin, Jhelum, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Hafizabad, Sahiwal, Faisalabad, Multan, DG Khan, Attock, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Mianwali, and Chakwal are expected to have thundershowers. Additionally, heavy rainfall is forecasted for Rawalpindi, Murree, Jhelum, and adjoining areas, he added.
Director General Imran Qureshi issued instructions to all administrations and organizations across the province, emphasizing that officers should be deployed in the field to ensure proper drainage of rainwater. He urged all districts to be prepared for any emergency. He also appealed to the public to stay informed about the weather conditions and advised against unnecessary travel during inclement weather. Citizens were reminded to avoid contact with electric wires, poles, and electrical appliances. Special attention was given to parents to closely monitor their children and discourage bathing in rivers and canals. People living in low-lying areas or near river basins were advised to move to safer locations. Farmers were advised to plan their activities in accordance with the weather forecast, he said.
In case of emergencies, citizens were urged to call the PDMA helpline at 1129 or contact the control room at 04299204408. The PDMA's provincial control room remains active 24/7 to assist, ensure the safety of citizens, and monitor the overall situation, he concluded.