PMD advises authorities to remain alert during monsoon rains starting from June 30

News Desk

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has advised all the concerned authorities to remain alert in the wake of monsoon rains starting from June 30 in most parts of the country.

The moist currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are likely to enter the upper parts of the country from June 29 (Wednesday), which may intensify and expand to southern parts by the end of this week. Under the influence of this, rain-windstorm/thundershower is expected in Islamabad, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Swat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahuddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Okara, Sahiwal, and Bahawalnagar from June 30 to July 4.

Rain-windstorm/thundershower with isolated heavy falls are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Dadu, Zhob, Ziarat, Barkhan, Loralai, Kohlu, Quetta, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbela, Naseerabad, and Sibbi from July 01-05. About the possible impact of rain, the MetOffice warned that heavy falls may generate urban flooding in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, and Faisalabad from July 02-04; while in Karachi and Hyderabad from July 03-05.

Fishermen are advised to remain careful due to rough sea conditions from July 03-05. Flash flooding is also expected in local nullahs of Kashmir, Khuzdar, Lasbela, Naseerabad, Awaran, Barkhan, and Kohlu during the forecast period. Heavy rainfall may trigger landslides in Kashmir, Galiyat and Murree. The rising temperatures are likely to subside during the forecast period.  Windstorms may damage loose structures at vulnerable locations. Rainwater will be beneficial for the sowing of rice crops. Travelers and tourists are advised to remain extra cautious during the forecast period.