Meteorological Department Issues Weather Alert for Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain

Pakistan News Desk June 22, 2026

First Published 5 days ago

🔴 Live Update 4 days ago8 Updates by 8 sources

Updated: 2:50 AM PKT — June 23, 2026

The Meteorological Department has forecast rain for various parts of the country on Monday. In Punjab, rain is expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujrat, Gujranwala, and Lahore, with chances of rain also in several other districts including Sialkot, Sargodha, and Multan.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while most districts will remain hot and dry, rain is anticipated in areas such as Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, and Peshawar. Most districts in Sindh and Balochistan are expected to remain hot and dry, though rain may occur in Barkhan, Sibi, Kohlu, and Zhob. The maximum temperature in Karachi is forecast to reach 35 degrees Celsius.

Latest Updates

Updated: 6:22 PM PKT — June 23, 2026

The Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert, according to reports on June 22. Specific details of the alert were not immediately available.

Updated: 2:35 PM PKT — June 23, 2026

A rain forecast has been issued for Karachi, and residents have been advised to prepare. Predictions for the 2026 monsoon season suggest the city may experience heavy rainfall.

Updated: 1:51 PM PKT — June 23, 2026

The monsoon season has officially commenced in Pakistan, bringing widespread rainfall to various parts of the country, according to reports on June 23. In response, the Meteorological Department has issued warnings for potentially dangerous flooding, citing forecasts of heavy downpours that could lead to urban flooding.

Weather services have issued a monsoon alert with updated rain predictions for Pakistan. Forecasts include the possibility of heavy rainfall in Karachi during the 2026 monsoon season. In response, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has begun preparations for the expected weather.

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