Torrential rain forecast puts six Punjab cities on flood watch
- Posted on August 18, 2026
- By Dawn
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In brief
Pakistan's Punjab region faces significant flood risks as meteorological authorities issue alerts for six major urban centers. Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sialkot, and Gujrat are bracing for potential inundation due to sustained heavy precipitation. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority has issued warnings of continuous rainfall expected through August 21st, prompting residents and officials to implement preventive measures and emergency preparedness protocols.
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Torrential rain forecast puts six Punjab cities on flood watch
Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Gujrat at risk of urban flooding; PDMA warns of continued rains across region through Aug 21.
