Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected across Pakistan, Islamabad receives downpour
At a glance
- Weather alerts have been issued for multiple regions across Pakistan, with forecasts predicting heavy rain and thunderstorms.
- On Monday, heavy rain was reported in Islamabad.
- Meanwhile, the meteorological department has also predicted the possibility of heavy rainfall in Karachi, according to spokesperson Anjum Nazir.
Story so far: Weather alerts have been issued for multiple regions across Pakistan, with forecasts predicting heavy rain and thunderstorms. On Monday, heavy rain was reported in Islamabad.
Latest development: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has provided a detailed forecast, indicating that significant monsoon rainfall accompanied by gusty winds is expected across the upper and central parts of the country through July…
Weather alerts have been issued for multiple regions across Pakistan, with forecasts predicting heavy rain and thunderstorms.
On Monday, heavy rain was reported in Islamabad. Meanwhile, the meteorological department has also predicted the possibility of heavy rainfall in Karachi, according to spokesperson Anjum Nazir.
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The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has provided a detailed forecast, indicating that significant monsoon rainfall accompanied by gusty winds is expected across the upper and central parts of the country through July 8.
According to the Met Office, moist currents from the Arabian Sea are continuously entering the upper regions, with additional moisture from the Bay of Bengal expected to reach northeastern areas. A westerly weather system is also anticipated to enter the upper parts of the country.
Widespread rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms, with isolated heavy downpours, are forecast for several regions:
- Azad Jammu and Kashmir: Scattered rain and thunderstorms with isolated heavy falls are expected in Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur until July 8.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Rain and windstorms are likely in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Nowshera, Charsadda, Karak, Tank, Lakki Marwat, Swabi, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Kohat, Kurram, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, and Hangu through July 8. Waziristan, Bannu, and Dera Ismail Khan are expected to receive rain on July 7 and 8.
- Punjab and Islamabad: Scattered rain and gusty winds are forecast for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Faisalabad, Khushab, Sargodha, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Okara, and Kasur through July 8. Southern and western districts, including Bhakkar, Mianwali, Layyah, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, Rahim Yar Khan, and Rajanpur, are likely to see rain on July 7 and 8.
- Gilgit-Baltistan: Rain and thunderstorms are expected in Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, and Shigar on July 6.
Sources: Pakistan Observer GNN Capital TV Dunya News
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday issued a forecast for widespread rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms across the upper and central parts of the country, expected to continue until July 8.
The weather system, driven by moist currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal combined with a westerly wave, is predicted to affect Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, and northeastern Balochistan. Isolated showers are also likely in parts of Sindh.
The PMD has issued several warnings:
- Urban Flooding: Heavy rainfall may cause localised urban flooding in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Nowshera, Gujranwala, Lahore, and Faisalabad.
- Landslides and Flash Floods: There is a risk of landslides and increased water flow in streams and hill torrents in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and parts of Dera Ghazi Khan.
- Infrastructure Damage: Strong winds and lightning could damage vulnerable structures such as solar panels, electricity poles, and billboards.
Authorities have advised tourists, travellers, and farmers to take necessary precautionary measures, and all relevant departments have been urged to remain vigilant during the forecast period.
Sources: Business Recorder
Authorities have issued a new weather alert for Lahore, forecasting a new spell of rain for the city. The forecast also includes alerts for heat and storms.
Sources: Such News Dunya News
Rainfall was reported in several areas across Punjab on Monday, bringing relief from the prevailing weather conditions.
Sources: ARY News HUM News Capital TV 24 News HD
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