The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Thursday issued an alert as the Meteorological Department forecast widespread rain and thunderstorms across the country from August 29 to September 2, warning of possible flooding and landslides in several regions.

According to NDMA, northern and north-eastern districts of Punjab, including Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Gujrat, Narowal, Hafizabad, and Mandi Bahauddin, are likely to witness heavy rains on August 30 and 31, raising concerns of flooding.

Central and southern Punjab are also expected to receive downpours from August 29 to 31, with low-lying areas at risk of inundation. Districts including Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Layyah, Bhakkar, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, and Rahim Yar

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