Rain, flash floods forecast from July 27: PMD
A view of vehicle passing through flooded road during heavy monsoon rains in Rawalpindi on July 17. Photo: INP
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted widespread rain with wind-thundershowers and isolated heavyfalls across much of the country from July 27 to 31, warning of flash floods, urban flooding, and landslides in several vulnerable areas.
According to the PMD, weak monsoon currents are currently penetrating upper and central parts of Pakistan and are likely to intensify from July 28.
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A westerly wave is expected to approach by July 29, further strengthening the weather system.
Rain with isolated heavyfalls is expected in Kashmir (including Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, and Mirpur) and Gilgit-Baltistan (including Skardu, Astore, and Hunza) from July 27 to 31.
In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, districts such as Swat, Mansehra, Kohistan, and Peshawar are likely to receive rain and thunderstorms from July 28 to 31.
Punjab and Islamabad will see rain with scattered heavyfalls from July 28 to 31, affecting areas such as Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala, and Sialkot. Rain is also likely in southern Punjab (DG Khan, Bahawalpur, Rahimyar Khan) from July 29 to 31.
Balochistan’s northeastern and southern districts, including Quetta, Barkhan, and Zhob, may receive rain from the night of July 29 to July 31.
In Sindh, hot and humid weather will persist, though rain is forecast for July 30 and 31 in districts such as Tharparkar, Sanghar, Sukkur, and Larkana.
The PMD has warned that heavy rain could trigger flash floods in hill streams of Chitral, Swat, and other northern regions.
Urban flooding is likely in low-lying areas of Islamabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Sialkot.
Landslides or mudslides may occur in hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, and Kashmir.
Strong winds and lightning may damage weak infrastructure, including kacha houses, electric poles, solar panels, and billboards.
The public, travellers, and tourists have been advised to stay informed and avoid unnecessary travel to vulnerable areas.
Authorities have been urged to remain alert and take precautionary measures.
The latest weather updates are available on the PMD website and the Pak Weather mobile app.