PMD Forecasts Rain across Pakistan

News Desk

Islamabad: A fresh wave of monsoon activity is expected to affect large parts of Pakistan, with thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rainfall forecast across several regions, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

The weather system is likely to bring showers to Islamabad, parts of Punjab and Sindh, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and several areas of Balochistan, while hot and humid conditions will persist elsewhere.

The PMD said most parts of the country remained hot and humid during the last 24 hours. However, heavy rain is expected at isolated locations in southern Sindh, eastern Balochistan and Kashmir.

In Islamabad and adjoining areas, partly cloudy and humid weather is likely to prevail, with rain and thunderstorms possible during the night.

Several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kurram and Waziristan, are likely to receive scattered showers accompanied by gusty winds and thunderstorms.

Punjab is also expected to see partly cloudy and humid weather. Rain and thunderstorms are forecast in Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur and Dera Ghazi Khan, followed by possible showers in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galyat, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore and adjoining areas later tonight.

Sindh is expected to witness the most widespread rainfall, with thunderstorms forecast in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Thatta, Badin, Mirpurkhas, Tharparkar and several other districts. The PMD warned that some areas could receive heavy rainfall.

In Balochistan, hot and humid conditions will continue in most districts, while rain and thunderstorms are expected in Barkhan, Sibi, Kohlu, Musakhel, Killa Saifullah, Loralai, Dera Bugti, Nasirabad, Zhob, Kalat, Khuzdar, Awaran and Lasbela.

Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are also likely to experience partly cloudy conditions with rain and thunderstorms, while isolated areas of Kashmir may receive heavy downpours.

The PMD has advised the public to remain alert during thunderstorms and avoid unnecessary travel in areas where heavy rain and strong winds are expected, particularly where the weather could disrupt road travel and visibility.