PMD Issues Rain Alert Across Pakistan Starting July 28

News Desk 

Islamabad: A fresh spell of widespread rain, wind, and thundershowers is expected to begin across Pakistan from July 28, as monsoon currents continue to affect the upper and central regions of the country, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

The system is expected to intensify with the arrival of a new westerly wave on July 29, prolonging and expanding rainfall activity nationwide.

The PMD has forecast rain-wind/thundershowers with isolated heavy falls in several regions:

Azad Jammu and Kashmir (July 27–31): Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Bagh, Kotli, Mirpur, and others.

Gilgit-Baltistan: Diamir, Skardu, Hunza, Ghizer, and Ghanche.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (July 28–31): Swat, Dir, Chitral, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Peshawar, Bannu, D.I. Khan, and tribal districts.

Punjab and Islamabad (July 28–31): Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalpur, and surrounding districts.

Balochistan (July 29–31): Barkhan, Musakhel, Loralai, Sibi, Quetta, Lasbela, Khuzdar, and other northeastern and southern districts.

Sindh (July 30–31): Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpur Khas, Dadu, Sukkur, Larkana, and others. Southern Sindh will remain hot and humid otherwise.

Risk Warnings

The PMD has issued an impact-based advisory, warning of:

Flash floods in local nullahs and hill torrents of Chitral, Swat, Mansehra, Rawalpindi, and parts of northeast Punjab and Balochistan from July 29–31.

Urban flooding in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, and Sialkot during the nights of July 28 to 31.

Landslides and mudslides in hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, Galliyat, and AJK, potentially causing road blockages.

Windstorms and lightning, which may damage weak structures such as kacha houses, electric poles, solar panels, and billboards.

The general public, especially tourists and travelers, are advised to avoid unnecessary movement and stay cautious in vulnerable areas. All relevant authorities have been instructed to remain on high alert and implement precautionary measures.

Monsoon-Linked Losses

This new weather system follows a series of earlier monsoon spells that have already caused significant damage across Pakistan. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), over 270 people lost their lives due to rain-related incidents between June 26 and July 25, with damage reported to homes, roads, and bridges.

Climate experts warn that the increasing frequency and intensity of such monsoon events are tied to global climate change. Erratic rainfall patterns, flash floods, and extreme weather are placing growing pressure on Pakistan’s disaster response systems and community preparedness.

The PMD is continuously monitoring the system and urges citizens to stay updated via the official PMD website, Pak Weather App, and verified social media channels.