Lahore Continues to Experience Monsoon Rains and Flooding

Light rainfall has been reported in various areas of Lahore, while heavy rain continues to hit the city as dark clouds blanket Punjab. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has also issued predictions regarding the ongoing heavy rainfall.

On August 9, 2026, reports indicated that floodwater continued to cover several areas in Lahore following the heavy monsoon rains.

Lahore experienced heavy monsoon rains on Saturday, August 8, 2026, with the city recording an average of 24.6mm of rainfall. The highest rainfall was noted at the airport with 104mm, followed by Kahna at 75.6mm, Hadiara Defence Road at 62.6mm, and Manawan at 58.6mm. Other areas such as Tajpura SDO office received 40.2mm, Mughalpura SDO office 32.8mm, Shadipura 28.4mm, Nishter Town 28mm, Chowk Nakhuda 11mm, Johar Town SDO office 11mm, and Wasa head office in Gulberg 10.8mm. Upper Mall recorded 9mm, Samanabad SDO office 4.4mm, Iqbal Town SDO office 3.8mm, Saggian 3.8mm, Lakshmi Chowk 3.2mm, Jail Road 2mm, Gulshan-e-Ravi 1.8mm, and Farrukhabad 1.4mm. Trace rainfall was recorded at Pani Wala Talab.

The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Managing Director Ghufran Ahmed inspected drainage operations at various locations including Mubeen Shaheed Underpass, Noor Jehan Road, MM Alam Road, Main Boulevard Gulberg, Qaddafi Stadium, Liberty Chowk, Kalma Chowk Underpass, Garden Town Water Tank, Usman Block Emergency Relief Camp, and Usman Block Disposal Station. Field staff and machinery remain deployed to drain accumulated rainwater. Pakistan News will update this story as more confirmed details become available.

Lahore is once again experiencing heavy rainfall, leading to widespread water accumulation and disruption in various areas. Concerns have been raised regarding urban flooding and traffic problems. The Meteorological Department has also forecast further heavy rainfall for the city.

Heavy monsoon rains lashed Lahore on Saturday, causing significant water accumulation and urban flooding in multiple parts of the city. The airport area recorded a substantial 166mm of rainfall, while Johar Town and Samanabad received 10mm and 5mm, respectively.

Reports indicate that areas including Cavalry Ground, Ferozepur Road, Jail Road, Shadman, Ichhra, Tajpura, and Harbanspura are experiencing waterlogging. In response, the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has deployed teams to low-lying areas to conduct drainage operations.

The Meteorological Department has stated that this is the fifth monsoon spell and has forecast that intermittent light and heavy showers will continue across the city for the next 24 hours.

Lahore has experienced torrential monsoon rain, leading to roads being submerged within just 15 minutes. This heavy downpour is part of the 5th monsoon spell affecting various parts of Pakistan.

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has predicted further rain for Lahore today, August 8, 2026.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast more intermittent monsoon rains accompanied by strong winds for Lahore and parts of Punjab on Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday, with occasional breaks. Similar weather conditions are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other parts of Pakistan through the weekend. Weak monsoon currents are penetrating upper and central parts of Pakistan, while a shallow trough of a westerly wave is affecting northern areas. While mainly hot and humid weather is expected in most parts, isolated rain-wind/thundershowers are likely in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Sheikhupura, Khushab, Mianwali, Sahiwal, Layyah, Bhakkar, D.G. Khan, Rajanpur, Multan, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, and Rahim Yar Khan. Islamabad’s daytime temperatures are expected to range between 35°C and 37°C on Saturday and Sunday, while Rawalpindi’s temperatures are forecast to be between 34°C and 36°C. Lahore’s daytime temperatures are expected to remain between 35°C and 37°C on Saturday and Sunday.

Over the past 24 hours, hot and humid weather prevailed in most parts of the country, with isolated rain-wind/thundershowers and heavy falls occurring in Islamabad, upper Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Zhob. Rainfall measurements include Joharabad 58mm, Sargodha City 57mm, Mandi Bahauddin 20mm, Okara 14mm, Sheikhupura 15mm, Hafizabad 12mm, Chakwal 12mm, Faisalabad 9mm, Jhelum 7mm, Islamabad (Golra, Saidpur 5mm, Zero Point 1mm), Mangla 5mm, Attock 4mm, Lahore City 1mm, Jhang 1mm, Multan 1mm. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Takht Bhai received 47mm, Kakul 16mm, Upper Dir 3mm, D.I. Khan 2mm, Parachinar 1mm, Kalam 1mm. Kashmir recorded Kotli 8mm, Gilgit-Baltistan recorded Bunji 3mm, and Balochistan recorded Zhob 2mm.

The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has reported 53 deaths during rain-related incidents this monsoon season. Additionally, 322 people have been injured across Punjab so far. The provincial government has directed authorities to ensure the best possible medical treatment for the injured.

PDMA Director General Muhammad Saif Anwar Jappa stated that safeguarding lives and property and providing timely relief are top priorities. Compensation will be provided to affected families under the government’s relief policy. The PDMA urged the public to exercise caution, advising parents to keep children away from rain drains, low-lying areas, rivers, and canals.

The PDMA control room continues to monitor weather and flood conditions around the clock, with all relevant departments on high alert. Widespread rainfall was recorded in several districts over the past 24 hours, with Rawalpindi’s Mohammadi Chowk receiving the highest at 65mm, followed by Khushab and Gujranwala with 64mm each. Joharabad recorded 58mm, Sargodha 57mm, and Chiniot 33mm. Other measurements included 29mm in Narowal, 20mm in Mandi Bahauddin, 18mm in Okara, 15mm in Sheikhupura, 12mm in Hafizabad, and 10mm in Faisalabad. PDMA noted that rainwater was drained quickly due to advance planning and coordinated efforts.

Scattered rains and windstorms with isolated heavy falls are expected in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Thursday night and Friday, with occasional breaks. Weak monsoon currents are penetrating upper and eastern parts of Pakistan, while a westerly wave is affecting northern areas. Hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of Punjab on Thursday night and Friday. Rains and windstorms with isolated heavy falls are specifically expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Sargodha, Khushab, Layyah, Bhakkar, Mianwali, Faisalabad, Multan, D.G.Khan, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Okara and Sheikhupura. Lahore’s daytime temperatures are expected to remain between 35°C and 37°C on Friday and between 36°C and 38°C on Saturday. Over the past 24 hours, hot and humid weather prevailed over most parts of the province, with rains and windstorms occurring in Islamabad and parts of upper Punjab. Rainfall data shows Islamabad recorded up to 54mm in Bokra, Rawalpindi's Gawalmandi received 55mm, Sargodha City 38mm, Narowal 23mm, Lahore City 20mm, Gujrat 18mm, Murree 15mm, Gujranwala 13mm, Jhelum 07mm, Attock 05mm, Chakwal and Okara 04mm each, Sialkot Airport 03mm, and Faisalabad 01mm. Lahore recorded a maximum temperature of 36°C with evening humidity at 57 percent. Heavy rain has lashed Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and other cities, with flood and flash flood warnings issued for various areas, including Ferozewala.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast more rains accompanied by strong winds for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other parts of Pakistan on Thursday night and Friday, with isolated heavy rains also expected. Weak monsoon currents are penetrating upper and eastern parts of Pakistan, while a westerly wave is affecting northern areas. Muggy weather is anticipated in most parts of the country.

Rainfall data from the past 24 hours shows significant precipitation in various regions. Islamabad recorded up to 54mm in Bokra, while Rawalpindi's Gawalmandi received 55mm. Other notable rainfall figures include Sargodha City 38mm, Narowal 23mm, Lahore City 20mm, Muzaffarabad Airport 32mm, and Parachinar 22mm.

Separately, the Met Department reported that July this year saw 11% less rainfall nationwide than usual, making it a warmer month. The average rainfall for July was 54.4mm. Sindh and Balochistan experienced 61% and 41% less rainfall respectively, while Gilgit-Baltistan recorded 108% more rain, and Punjab saw 13% more than usual. The country's average temperature was 0.7°C higher than normal for the month.

The ongoing monsoon spell has brought record-breaking rainfall to Pakistan, with reports indicating that villages, bridges, and crops have been destroyed in affected areas. The Meteorological Department continues to forecast more downpours across the country.