Monsoon Forecast: Scattered Rains Expected Across Pakistan
At a glance
- Scattered monsoon rains are forecast for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other regions through Thursday.
- Weak monsoon currents and a westerly wave are influencing the weather.
- Heavy urban flooding occurred in Rawalpindi, Gujrat, and Islamabad on August 3.
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Heavy monsoon rains on Tuesday, August 3, caused significant urban flooding in several cities across Punjab, including Rawalpindi and Gujrat, as well as in Islamabad. This led to waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and a tragic incident where a child reportedly drowned in Rawalpindi. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has now forecast scattered monsoon rains to continue through Thursday, influenced by weak monsoon currents and a westerly wave, with hot and humid weather expected in most areas.
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The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts scattered monsoon rains for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other parts of Pakistan through Thursday. Weak monsoon currents and a westerly wave are affecting the country, with hot and humid conditions expected.
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The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast scattered monsoon rains for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other parts of Pakistan from Tuesday night through Thursday, with intermittent breaks. Weak monsoon currents are penetrating upper and eastern regions, while a westerly wave affects northwestern areas. Hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country. Over the past 24 hours, rains and gusty winds were reported across parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir, with heavy falls in isolated areas. Notable rainfall included 86mm in Saidu Sharif, 77mm in Faisalabad, and 71mm in Kakul.
Heavy monsoon rains on Tuesday, August 3, have also caused significant urban flooding in Islamabad, in addition to Rawalpindi and other cities in Punjab. The rains have reportedly led to concerns about lives and property lost in the affected areas.
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