Karachi( The COW News Digital) Pakistan is set to experience its 10th monsoon spell of the season today, with widespread heavy rainfall forecast for Karachi and several other major cities, raising fears of urban flooding and flash floods in vulnerable areas.
According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), torrential rains are expected across Sindh, particularly in low-lying districts such as Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad, Tharparkar, Khairpur, Sukkur, Larkana, Thatta, Badin, Sujawal, and Hyderabad. Authorities have warned that heavy downpours could inundate these areas, creating significant flood risks.
Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, is also forecast to receive heavy rainfall between Monday and Wednesday. Officials have expressed concern over the possibility of urban flooding due to poor drainage infrastructure and the city’s high population density.
Meanwhile, Punjab is preparing for a major surge of floodwaters. The NDMA reported that a flood wave from the rivers will reach Panjnad today, with expectations it will arrive at Guddu Barrage within two days. Residents living near riverbanks and flood-prone zones have been urged to take precautionary measures.
From September 7 to 9, heavy rains are predicted across Islamabad and northern Punjab districts, including Murree, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Jhelum, Chakwal, Attock, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Chiniot, Sialkot, and Narowal. Authorities fear flash flooding in streams and seasonal rivers in these regions.
The NDMA has issued fresh safety guidelines, urging residents in high-risk areas to identify safe evacuation routes, prepare emergency kits, and avoid crossing submerged roads or bridges. Citizens have also been advised to adopt health precautions to prevent waterborne diseases that often follow floods.
“Communities living near waterways should remain alert and comply with evacuation notices from local administrations,” the NDMA statement said, stressing that already flood-hit areas in Punjab could face worsening conditions.
Disaster management teams are on high alert, with rescue and relief agencies mobilized to respond to emergencies. Despite preparedness measures, experts warn that poor urban planning and weak infrastructure in major cities may exacerbate the impact of this monsoon spell.
With much of the country still reeling from earlier flood damage this season, the coming days are expected to test Pakistan’s disaster response systems once again
