PDMA warns of heavy rains during Eid holidays

LAHORE:  Provincial Disaster Management Authority Punjab (PDMA) predicting stormy rains during Eid holidays has issued an alert from 10th to 15th April.

PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia said that there are chances of heavy rains and hailstorms in different areas of Punjab on Eid-ul-Fitr so citizens must keep the weather conditions in mind while preparing for Eid al-Fitr.

The PDMA DG stated that the rain will lash various districts of the province with occasional gaps from 10th to 15th April a westerly wave is likely to enter upper parts of the country on 10th April.

Under the influence of this weather system rainfall is expected in Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal districts on 10th and then 12th to 15th April, with occasional gaps.

PDMA stated that Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sargodha and Multan will also receive rainfall on April 12.

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The districts of Bahawalpur division will also be under heavy rains during the predicted days.

Isolated windstorm/hailstorm is also expected from 13th to 15th April, DG PDMA said.

The PDMA chief said citizens must be aware of the weather updates for tourism during the Eid holidays and carry the necessary equipment before travelling to the hilly areas.

He advised the rescue organizations and district administration to remain alert even during the Eid holidays.

PDMA DG also advised the citizens and tourists that they should contact the authority’s helpline 1129 in case of any emergency.