Webdesk: Widespread rain, wind, and thunderstorms are expected across Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Kashmir. Scattered showers are also likely in parts of northeast and south Balochistan, southeast and upper Sindh, as well as Gilgit-Baltistan. According to the daily Pakistan weather update, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely today in several parts of Punjab, Islamabad, upper KP, Kashmir, and northeast Balochistan.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned that from tonight through 17th July, intense rainfall may cause flash floods in local streams and nullahs across D.G. Khan, northeast and upper Punjab, northeast Balochistan, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Kashmir, and various hilly areas of KP including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Mansehra, Murree, Galliyat, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Buner, Swabi, Nowshera and Mardan.
There is also a risk of landslides or mudslides in the vulnerable mountainous areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, which may result in road blockages.
Urban flooding is likely in low-lying areas of Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan, Khanewal, Sahiwal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, Taunsa, Rajanpur, Bahawalpur, Nowshera, Peshawar, and Islamabad/Rawalpindi. Authorities have urged people to remain alert.
Strong winds can damage fragile structures, including electric poles, trees, vehicles, solar panels, and even standing crops.
The current weather pattern, that can be noticed in the Pakistan weather update, is being driven by a well-marked low-pressure area (LPA) lying over north Rajasthan in India. This system is affecting eastern Punjab in Pakistan.
Under its influence, strong monsoon currents are expected to move into the central and upper regions of the country over the next 24 to 36 hours. A westerly wave is also present over the upper areas of Pakistan.
Pakistan weather update: Regional
Balochistan
Hot and humid conditions are expected in most parts of the province. However, rainfall with thunderstorms is likely in areas including Barkhan, Sibi, Kohlu, Musakhel, Qala Saifullah, Loralai, Dera Bugti, Zhob, Kalat, Khuzdar, Awaran, and Lasbela. Some of these areas may also experience heavy rainfall at isolated points.
Sindh
Most districts of Sindh will experience very hot and humid weather. That said, partly cloudy skies with occasional showers and thunderstorms are likely in Umerkot, Mithi, Sanghar, Ghotki, Khairpur, Padidan, Sukkur, Larkana, Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Kashmore, and coastal areas. Isolated heavy rainfall is also possible during this spell.
Punjab
Rain and thunderstorms are forecast across a wide stretch of the province, including Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Okara, Kasur, Khushab, Sargodha, Bhakkar, Mianwali, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Taunsa, D.G. Khan, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Kot Addu and Layyah.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in northeast and central Punjab, Potohar region, Murree, Galiyat, Multan, Khanewal, D.G. Khan, Kot Addu and surrounding areas.
In Lahore, the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) reported the highest rainfall at Paniwala Talab (171mm), followed by Iqbal Town (169mm). Several other localities including Tajpura, Samanabad, and Lakshmi Chowk also recorded over 100mm of rain.
واسا لاہور کی طرف سے اب تک کی بارش کا ریکارڈ جاری
— WASA Lahore (@lahore_wasa) July 15, 2025
لاہور شہر آج صبح سے اب تک بارش کا تیسرا سپیل جاری ہے
جس میں جیل روڈ پر 49 ملی میٹر، ایئرپورٹ 46 ملی میٹر ہیڈ آفس گلبرگ 57,لکشمی چوک 70,اپر مال 87,مغلپورہ 45, تاجپورہ 92,نشتر ٹاون 84,چوک نا خدا 47, ملی میٹر بارش ریکارڈ کی گئی ہ pic.twitter.com/PZhqATZPoO
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Rain and thunderstorms are expected in many parts of KP, including Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi, Kohat, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Tank, Lakki Marwat, Kurram, Dera Ismail Khan, and Waziristan. Some of these areas may experience heavy to hefty rainfall.
Gilgit-Baltistan
Cloudy weather with chances of rain and thunderstorms is expected in various parts of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Kashmir
Cloudy conditions with rainfall, thunder, and gusty winds are expected in different parts of Kashmir. Isolated heavy rainfall is also likely.
Islamabad
Rain, wind, and thunderstorms are expected in the capital and surrounding areas. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also forecast for the period.
With the ongoing spell of rain, authorities have asked the public to stay indoors as much as possible, avoid going near power lines and poles, and stay away from damaged structures to remain safe during the unstable weather.
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