ISLAMABAD, Jul 26 (DNA): At least 150 people have died in
weather-related incidents across Pakistan since June 24 when monsoon
rains began, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said
Wednesday.

According to the data compiled by the NDMA, worst-hit regions include
Punjab, where 66 people died, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 41 fatalities,
Sindh 15, Balochistan 6, Islamabad 11, AJK 6 and Gilgit-Baltistan
reported five deaths.

More than 233 people had been injured in the incidents caused by the
rains or flooding, while more than 468 houses were damaged.

Meanwhile, a fresh westerly wave is likely to enter in upper parts of
the country from today. This monsoon spell will continue till July 30,
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said today.

Under the influence of the new weather system Islamabad could receive
rainfall with thunderstorm.

South Punjab, Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and
Balochistan will receive thunderstorm and rain, according to the Met
Office.

Heavy rainfall has been expected in southeast Balochistan and South
Punjab. Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir likely to receive downpour at
sporadic places.

The rainy system will bring rainfall in some areas of Upper Sindh. Met
Office has cautioned against likely flooding in the low-lying areas.

Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned against likely landslides
in hilly areas and flash floods in hill torrents during heavy rains.