The measure comes the day after India warned of possible floods that can reach the neighboring country. It is thus the first public contact that has taken place between the two rival nuclear powers in several months.
The authorities in Pakistan have evacuated over 14,000 people from the district of Kasur in the border province of Punjab. In the province's main city Bahawalnagar, 89,000 have been moved to safer areas. The local population is urged to stay away from rivers, streams and low-lying areas. They should also avoid unnecessary travel and follow the warnings.
This happens at the same time as the heavy monsoon rain hits the countries with several fatalities in the devastating floods. Since June 26, over 800 people have died.
