The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast more rainfall in Punjab and Islamabad on Thursday, as flood-affected areas in the country’s north continue to grapple with widespread damage caused by recent downpours.
According to the Met Office, light rain or drizzle is also expected along Sindh’s coastal belt, including Karachi, while several parts of Punjab and Islamabad are likely to receive further rainfall during the day.
Meanwhile, flash floods have caused extensive damage in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Diamer district, where torrential rains have affected several areas, including Niat Valley, Loshi, Babusar and Gas Bala.
The flooding has also forced the closure of the Karakoram Highway at the Gini area, disrupting traffic.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chitral district, restoration work is continuing in the flood-hit union councils of Broz, Garam Chashma, Shasha and Gumbas Gol. Authorities have, however, reopened the Mastuj-Gilgit Road for light traffic.
