Monsoons 2018 Thread - Is Pakistan ready for this year's 'barishain'?

[MenInG]

https://www.geo.tv/latest/200724-rain-expected-in-karachi-this-week-as-monsoon-approaches

KARACHI: A rainy spell may soon be dispelling the heat and humidity in Karachi as the monsoon system approaches.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the metropolis is likely to receive rain on Thursday and Friday, along with most of the rest of the country.

Rain and thundershower with gusty winds is expected today at isolated places in Bannu, D.I. Khan, D.G. Khan, Multan, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, Sukkur, Larkana, Sh. Benazirabad, Kalat divisions and Kashmir.

Mainly hot and dry weather is expected elsewhere in the country.

The weather remained hot and dry in most parts of Pakistan during the past 24 hours. However, rain with gusty winds occurred at isolated places in Faisalabad, D.G. Khan, Lahore, Malakand, Zhob divisions, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.

The Met has forecast monsoon rains beginning from July 1 in Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.

 

[Syed1]

Pakistan is a weird country.... there is drought and low flow condition throughout the year, except for June-August when it rains and often rains enough to cause flooding. Why not build dams to capture this rainwater so that there isn't drought during the rest of the year

 

[Abdullah719]

Drizzling/raining in some parts of Karachi now.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Finally getting some rain!The weather has become so good.

 

[hadi123]

KARACHI: Authorities declared an emergency across Karachi on Thursday in view of the Meteorological Department’s forecast of heavy rain in the metropolis for the next 48 hours.

The weather monitory body has predicted heavy showers with gusty winds in Karachi and other parts of the country today as well as tomorrow, spurring the city authorities to precautionary action.

Though widespread showers are yet to begin, rain has been reported in New Karachi and around Shahrah-e-Faisal, where motorcyclists were stuck due to gathering water on the road.

Earlier, Karachi Water and Sewerage Board, declaring a rain emergency, readied water-drainage machines, generators and cranes and instructed its field staff to remain on a 24-hour alert.

Despite advanced warning by the Met Office and the Supreme Court’s orders to clear stormwater drains in the city, several drains remain clogged with garbage, posing a threat to settlements located in their vicinity.

The 28-kilometre long Gujjar Nullah, along with stormwater drains in Khamosh Colony and Teen Talwar Clifton have still not been cleared and restored to their original width.

For Thursday, the Met Office has forecast rain-thundershower with gusty winds at scattered places in Zhob, Kalat, D.I. Khan, Mirpur Khas, Lahore, Gujranwala divisions, Kashmir and isolated places in Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar, Kohat, Mardan, Sargodha, Rawalpindi, D.G. Khan, Multan, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur, Karachi, Larkana, Hyderabad, Makran divisions, FATA and Gilgit-Baltistan.

For Friday, rain-thundershower with gusty winds is expected at scattered places in Mirpurkhas, Hyderabad, Karachi, Kalat, Zhob, Bahawalpur divisions and Kashmir, and at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara, Kohat, Bannu, Peshawar, DI Khan, DG Khan, Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Quetta divisions, tribal areas, Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Pre-monsoon rains in scattered places in Balochistan have increased water levels in Hub dam by a foot, said Project Director Sohail Khan.

The official explained that the rainwater from faraway mountainous areas of the province took two days to reach the dam. The inflow of rainwater is continuing, and with more rains expected today the dam levels may improve further, he added.

Earlier this week, water levels at the Hub dam were reported to have dropped to a dangerously low level, creating an acute shortage of water in Karachi and surrounding areas.

https://www.geo.tv/latest/201064-rain-emergency-declared-in-karachi-as-first-drop-awaited

 

[giri26]

Three dead as rain wreaks havoc in Lahore

Three people died in Lahore Monday night as rain continued to wreak havoc across Punjab.

The rain resulted in 150 electricity feeders tripping in the city, plunging different areas of the city into darkness.

According to Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) officials, work is underway to bring electricity feeders back online.

The total amount of rain recorded was 170 millimetres in the city.

Heavy winds and rain resulted in three people being electrocuted, two in Rewaz Garden while a third was electrocuted at Qurtaba Chowk, in the old city area.

The deceased included Rewaz Garden employees Amanat and Shazaib, while motorcyclist Akber was electrocuted at Qurtaba Chowk after coming in contact with live electrical wires.

Moreover, the flow of traffic was severely affected after water accumulated in low-lying areas.

A warning was also given out for Lahore airport due to the weather conditions, stating that routine flight operations may be affected.

Rainwater also accumulated at DHQ hospital in Gujranwala with hospital officials saying work is underway to remove it.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast more rain in the next two days.

On the other hand, the PMD has forecast rain along with thundershower with gusty winds in Hazara, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha and Faisalabad divisions along with Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

Isolated showers can also be expected in Malakand, Peshawar, Kohat, Bannu, DI Khan and Sahiwal, while hot and dry weather is expected elsewhere in the country.

Lahore residents react to rain
Residents of Lahore took to social media to slam the lack of preparations and the failed drainage system as roads were flooded following heavy downpour.

Not only the Old City, but the posh areas of the Punjab capital were also inundated.

https://www.geo.tv/latest/201683-rain-wrecks-havoc-in-lahore

 

[Abdullah719]

NDMA sends out monsoon alert, expects more urban flooding in Lahore, Rawalpindi

At least six people have lost their lives in monsoon downpours that have caused the streets of Lahore to flood, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Tuesday.

Of the six who died in Lahore, four passed away due to electrocution while two others lost their lives after being buried under the debris of collapsed buildings.

A large sinkhole has also appeared on the Mall Road near DPO Chowk. It has filled with rainwater and it is feared that the water may affect the underground Orange Line Metro station nearby.

The destruction has been caused by heavy downpours that dumped 177 millimetres of rainwater on the city over the past 24 hours.

In light of the situation, the NDMA has also sent out a monsoon alert, warning that more rainfall is expected in the next 48 to 72 hours.

According to the NDMA, there may be flooding in the River Ravi and areas connected to it. The alert has also said that there may be some urban flooding in Rawalpindi as well.


Reactions to flooding

According to DawnNewsTV, citizens are unable to leave their houses due to heavy flooding on streets and main roads.

Irked citizens were quick to remind former chief minister Shahbaz Sharif about his claims that his government has turned Lahore into Paris.

One user said:

"Finally Shahbaz Sharif succeeded in making Lahore into a European city. But its Venice, not Paris."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Finally Shahbaz Sharif succeeded in making Lahore into a European city.<br>But its Venice, not Paris &#55357;&#56848; <a href="https://t.co/FRkQALWWQM">pic.twitter.com/FRkQALWWQM</a></p>— Sabena Siddiqi (@sabena_siddiqi) <a href="https://twitter.com/sabena_siddiqi/status/1014073911431049217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Shahbaz Sharif, on the other hand, tweeted that he would be cancelling his meeting with the workers convention in Kasur due to "incessant rain" and that that the he hopes "that the caretaker administration is taking care of you in such torrential rains."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Have had to cancel today's Workers' Convention in Kasur due to incessant rain. It will be rescheduled at some other date. Please stay safe wherever you are and I hope that the caretaker administration is taking care of you in such torrential rains. God bless you all!</p>— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) <a href="https://twitter.com/CMShehbaz/status/1014055803567988736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Punjab Caretaker CM Hassan Askari, while visiting affected parts of Lahore, told the media that a committee will be formed to find out what caused the sinkhole at DPO Chowk.

"Whoever is found responsible will be held accountable," CM Askari said while adding that the previous government is responsible for the chaos that has ensued because of the rains.

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan also visited the affected area and said that "[politicians] should know that they cannot face the people when they haven't spent their money properly."

He also reminded the public that this election is the time for them to decide "if they still want to be ruled by these pharaohs who have taken turns to ruin this country in the past 30 years".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="in" dir="ltr">Chairman PTI Imran Khan Short Media Talk Lahore (03.07.18) 3/3<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PMLNExposed?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PMLNExposed</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AbSirfImranKhan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AbSirfImranKhan</a> <a href="https://t.co/XficBk8ghj">pic.twitter.com/XficBk8ghj</a></p>— PTI (@PTIofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTIofficial/status/1014096531635482624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 3, 2018</a></blockquote>
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https://www.dawn.com/news/1417680/n...ects-more-urban-flooding-in-lahore-rawalpindi

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Gaddafi Stadium,which was flooded yesterday,is back to normal today.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

LAHORE: Death toll in Lahore over the past two days has risen to 15 with more than 50 people reportedly being injured in rain-related incidents.

At least 15 people have been killed while 50 others were injured in rain-related incidents including short circuits and roof collapses.

In Lahore’s Jauhar Town, a man and his son were killed while his three-year old daughter was injured after their roof caved-in.

Heavy rain in Lahore and other parts of Punjab have brought life to a standstill.

Choked drains, broken roads and faulty wiring have led to enormous damage and loss of life and property.

On the second consecutive day, lanes, streets and roads were flooded with rain water while the administration struggled to settle the choked drains. Heavy equipment was in place to remove water from various places.

Incessant showers also led to power outages. According to reports, over 300 electric feeders tripped in Lahore alone. Citizens have reportedly faced traumatic losses in property as waters up to three feet pooled up in the houses.

The city administration has fixed a sinkhole that emerged at GPO Chowk in Lahore yesterday. Officers from Pakistan army assisted the administration to fill up the 20 feet deep and 40 feet wide hole.

https://tribune.com.pk/story/1749514/1-death-toll-reaches-15-torrential-rains-lash-lahore/

 

[Kroll]

Thanks to the heavy rainfall, there is now a GIANT HOLE in the middle of Mall Road. There are also reports of shopkeepers having damage that has run into crores rupees.

https://www.mangobaaz.com/there-is-now-a-giant-hole-in-the-middle-of-lahore/

 

[Mueez]

'Paris' has been struck by heavy rainfalls.......

 

[giri26]

Pakistan to receive new spell of monsoon showers

Pakistan is expected to receive a new spell of monsoon showers in the next 48 hours, according to the Pakistan Meteorological (Met) Department.

The monsoon rains will lash different parts of for Punjab, Azad Kashmir, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

“Seasonal Low lies over North Balochistan with its trough extending southeastward. A shallow westerly wave is affecting northern areas. Weak monsoon currents are penetrating Kashmir and its adjoining areas,” Met department said.

While very hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country, rain-thundershower with gusty winds is expected at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore divisions, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir.

Moreover, the weather in Karachi is expected to remain cloudy. There is also a chance of light rain in the city.

During the next 24 hours, the maximum temperature is expected to be recorded between 33°C to 35°C, while 59 percent humidity has been recorded in the air.

https://www.geo.tv/latest/202592-pakistan-to-receive-new-spell-of-monsoon-showers

 

[giri26]

Heavy rain lashes Islamabad, Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: Intermittent downpours inundated low-lying areas of Rawalpindi and Islamabad overnight, as authorities declared ‘rain emergency’ in Rawalpindi late Monday.

At least 202 millimetres of rain was recorded in Rawalpindi, and 162 millimetres in the federal capital. Heavy rain also raised the water level in Nullah Lai to 11ft, prompting the district administration to take precautionary measures to tackle possible flooding.

The downpours also plunged parts of Islamabad into darkness, with more than 70 feeders tripping in the city. According to the Islamabad Electric Supply Company, repair work is under way to restore electricity in the affected areas.

Rain-thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds are expected at scattered places on Tuesday in Hazara, Kohat, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Faisalabad divisions, Islamabad and Kashmir, while at isolated places in Malakand, Peshawar, Mardan, Bannu, D.I. Khan, Zhob, Mirpurkhas, Bahawalpur divisions and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Hot and very humid weather is expected elsewhere in the country during the next 12 hours.

https://www.geo.tv/latest/206401-heavy-rain-lashes-islamabad-rawalpindi

 

[Madplayer]

Been raining cats and dogs since morning here in Srinagar. The first hour and a half was an absolute downpour. And now its raining a decent amount. All the streets are filled up thanks to non-existant drainage system. Such rains bring back the memories of 2014 floods.

The corrupt BJP-PDP government did absolutely nothing in terms of deepening Jehlum tributaries after those 2014 floods. All the money went to their pockets. They have created a dangerous situation for the people here. September is the actual season where there is risk of floods. Really hope its not a disaster in the waiting due to the corruptness of politicians.