PMD Forecasts Week-Long Monsoon Rains Across Several Parts of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread monsoon rainfall across several regions of the country during the first week of July as a new weather system approaches.
According to the PMD, a westerly wave is expected to enter the upper parts of Pakistan from the evening or night of June 30. At the same time, moist currents from the Arabian Sea are already affecting eastern and central areas, while additional moisture from the Bay of Bengal is likely to reach northern regions from July 2.
Rain Expected in Kashmir
Scattered rain, windstorms and thunderstorms are expected across several districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir from July 1 to July 6.
Areas likely to receive rainfall include:
- Muzaffarabad
- Neelum Valley
- Rawalakot
- Poonch
- Bagh
- Haveli
- Hattian
- Sudhanoti
- Kotli
- Bhimber
- Mirpur
Some locations may also experience heavy rainfall.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forecast
Many districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to receive intermittent rain, thunderstorms and windstorms between July 1 and July 5.
The forecast includes:
- Peshawar
- Mardan
- Swat
- Chitral
- Dir
- Abbottabad
- Mansehra
- Haripur
- Kohat
- Bannu
- Dera Ismail Khan
- Nowshera
- Charsadda
- Swabi
- Shangla
- Malakand
- Kurram
- Bajaur
- Mohmand
- Khyber
- Orakzai
- Tank
- Lakki Marwat
- Waziristan
Isolated heavy downpours are also possible.
Punjab to Receive Widespread Rain
The PMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across northern and central Punjab from July 1 to July 6, while southern districts are expected to receive rainfall mainly between July 3 and July 5.
Cities likely to be affected include:
- Islamabad
- Rawalpindi
- Murree
- Attock
- Chakwal
- Jhelum
- Gujrat
- Gujranwala
- Lahore
- Sheikhupura
- Sialkot
- Narowal
- Faisalabad
- Hafizabad
- Sargodha
Southern Punjab districts expected to receive rain include:
- Multan
- Khanewal
- Lodhran
- Bahawalpur
- Bahawalnagar
- Dera Ghazi Khan
- Muzaffargarh
- Rajanpur
- Okara
- Kasur
- Pakpattan
- Jhang
- Bhakkar
- Layyah
- Mianwali
Rainfall in Gilgit-Baltistan
Rain and thunderstorms are forecast in several parts of Gilgit-Baltistan from July 1 to July 5, including:
- Gilgit
- Skardu
- Hunza
- Diamer
- Astore
- Ghizer
- Ghanche
- Shigar
Balochistan and Sindh
In Balochistan, rain and thunderstorms are expected from July 1 to July 4 in:
- Zhob
- Sherani
- Kohlu
- Harnai
- Sibi
- Barkhan
- Dera Bugti
- Naseerabad
Meanwhile, parts of Sindh are likely to receive rain on July 3 and 4, including:
- Sukkur
- Larkana
- Dadu
- Jacobabad
- Shaheed Benazirabad
- Kashmore
- Shikarpur
- Ghotki
- Khairpur
- Qambar Shahdadkot
- Naushahro Feroze
Public Advisory
The PMD has advised residents, commuters and travelers to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts, especially in areas that may experience heavy rainfall, strong winds or thunderstorms. Authorities may also issue additional advisories if weather conditions intensify during the week.
