More Monsoon Rains Expected In Upper Parts Of Country: PMD

News Desk

Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast more monsoon rains in upper parts of the country during this week.

The monsoon currents from Arabian Sea are likely to penetrate in upper parts of the country. Moreover, a westerly wave is also likely to enter these areas on August 3.

Under the influence of these systems, rain/wind-thundershower with isolated heavy falls is expected in Kashmir, (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur), Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar), Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin,  Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi and Nowshera from August 02 (evening/night) to August 07 with occasional gaps.

Rain/wind-thundershower is expected in Kurram, Lakki Marwat, Kohat, Dera Ismail Khan, Bannu, Karak, Waziristan, Kasur, Mianwali, Sargodha, Khushab, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang and Bhakkar from August 04 (evening/night) August 07 with occasional gaps.

About the impacts of rain, heavy rains may increase the water flow in local Nullahs and streams of Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Mansehra, Abbottabad, and Rawalpindi/Islamabad from August 04-07.

Heavy rains may cause urban flooding in low lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Gujranwala, Lahore, from August 04-07 and may trigger landslides in the vulnerable areas of Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and hilly areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa during the wet spell.

Farmers have been encouraged to plan their activities while taking the weather forecast into consideration.

Travelers and tourists are advised to use additional caution to stay safe during the wet season. Storms with high winds and thunder can harm loose structures like solar panels and utility poles. During windstorms, lightning storms, and severe rains, the general population is encouraged to remain in safe locations.

The predicted period is a time when all relevant authorities are urged to exercise prudence and stay vigilant.