Summary There was a middle-level flood in river Sindh, Jhelum and Chenab.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - The heavy rains have triggered a flash flood in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and South Punjab, causing widespread devastation across the three provinces as several villages have been submerged under water while dozens of people killed, according to reports.
Torrential rains in northern parts of the country have triggered flash floods in rivers and nullahs, washing away hundreds of houses and killing dozens of people.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, there was middle-level flood in river Sindh, Jhelum and Chenab.
Meanwhile, an emergency was declared after a breach in an embankment in Jhal Magsi district of Balochistan. Water level was also surging in River Mola in Jhal Magsi. Deputy Commissioner said that people were being shifted to safer places.
Life boats are being used to transport the population from affected areas to safe locales.
The Met office has predicted more rains in various parts of the country during the next 24 hours.
Moreover, Nowshehra was put on high alert amid fears as floodwaters were fast heading towards the city after wreaking havoc in other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Water flow in Budhni Nullah has receded but traffic was still suspended on Charsadda road.
Moreover, 50000 cusecs floodwater was expected to reach Warsak this morning, posing danger to the population on the banks of Kabul River.
