According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the country is constantly being entered by monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea, and a westerly wave can also be seen in the upper and central regions.
Areas To Effect From Monsoon System
Under the influence of this, monsoon-thundershower (with scattered 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), Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Kurram, Lakki Marwat, Kohat, Dera Ismail Khan, Bannu, Karak, Waziristan, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Kasur, Mianwali, Sargodha, Khushab, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Bhakkar, Sahiwal, Bahawalnagar and Okara from 27th (night) to 30th July with occasional gaps.
Monsoon-thundershower (with few heavy falls) is expected in Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Awaran, Kech, Gwadar, Panjgur, Mastung, Sibbi, Naseerabad, Zhob, Sherani, Barkhan, Musakhel, Kohlu, Jhal Magsi, Loralai, Dera Ghazi khan, Rajanpur, Multan, Khanewal, Layyah, Kot Addu, Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan on 27th (night) & 28th July.
On July 27 (night) and 28, there is a chance of flash floods in Balochistan and hill torrents in Dera Ghazi Khan. From July 27 (night) to July 29, while travelling through Kashmir, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Manshera, Abbottabad, Rawalpindi/Islamabad, and (Lai Nullah).
From July 27 (night) to July 29, heavy rains may result in urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Gujranwala, Lahore, and Faisalabad. They may also cause landslides in vulnerable areas of Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, and hilly regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Farmers are encouraged to plan their activities while taking the weather forecast into consideration. Travellers and tourists are advised to use additional caution to stay safe during the rainy season.
Storms with high winds and thunder can harm unsecured infrastructure like solar panels and utility poles. During windstorms, lightning storms, and severe rains, the general population is encouraged to remain in safe locations.
All relevant authorities have been urged to exercise caution and maintain vigilance throughout the forecast timeframe.
To read our blog on “Chances of more rainfall across Pakistan in July 2023,” click here.
