RAWALPINDI: Rain is expected in the twin cities today (Sunday) and the local administration has placed civic authorities on alert to deal with any untoward situation in and around nullahs.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, a strong monsoon low pressure area is present over Balochistan.

Monsoon currents are also penetrating upper parts of the country, while an easterly wave is affecting other parts of the country.

The department has forecast rain and wind-thunderstorms in Kashmir, Islamabad, upper and central Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and northeast Balochistan in the next 24 hours.

Heavy rainfall may also be expected in Islamabad, Kashmir, upper Punjab and upper KP during this period, while light rainfall is expected in a few areas in south Punjab and lower Sindh.

Published in Dawn, August 9th, 2020