Weather Update: PMD Predicts Heavy Monsoon Rains This Week

In its latest weather update, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted another spell on heavy monsoon rains in the country during the next 24-48 hours. According to the details, the monsoon currents are penetrating in the country and they are likely to further strengthen from the weekend.

Weather Update. Monsoon Rains — PMD Predicts Heavy Monsoon Rains This Week

According to the weather update, there are chances of Rain-wind/thundershower in Islamabad, Kashmir, Swat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Sargodha, Hafizabad, M. B Din, Sialkot, Narowal, Mianwali, Bhakkar, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Jhang, T.T Singh, Okara from 5^th July (night) to 7^th July (morning).

Furthermore, PMD says that heavy falls are also expected in Kashmir, Peshawar, Mardan, Kurram, Dir, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Islamabad, Potohar region, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Hafizabad, Lahore, Faisalabad and Sargodha on 5^th (night) and 6^th July.

Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) is expected in Zhob, Ziarat, Barkhan, Loralai, Kohlu, Quetta, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Naseer Abad, Sibbi, Panjgur, Turbat, Pasni, Gwadar, Ormara, Kech, Awaran, Kharan, Mirpurkhas, Dadu, Karachi, Thatta and Badin from 5^th (night) to 7^th July.

Possible Impacts:

Heavy falls may generate urban flooding in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Faisalabad, Lahore, Gujranwala and Sialkot on 5^th (night) and 6^th July.
Flash flooding is also expected in local Nullahs of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Kashmir, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Naseer Abad, Gwadar, Awaran, Barkhan, Bolan and Kohlu during the forecast period.
Rainfall may trigger landslides in Kashmir, Galiyat, Murree, Chillas, Diamar, Gilgit, Hunza, Astore, and Skardu.
Travelers and tourists are advised to remain extra cautious during the forecast period.