Webdesk: Most areas in these regions are expected to receive off-and-on rain, along with wind and thunderstorms throughout the day. Some places may experience heavy to very heavy downpours at intervals, according to todays weather update.
Light rain, wind and isolated thunderstorms are also likely in parts of central and southern Punjab, as well as in sections of northeastern and southern Balochistan.
Due to the expected intense rain, there is a high chance of flash flooding in local streams and nullahs across several areas including Kashmir, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, the Pothohar region, northeast Punjab, D.G. Khan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and various districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa such as Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Mansehra, Murree, Galliyat, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Buner, Swabi, Nowshera and Mardan.
In hilly regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, landslides or mudslides could disrupt road travel. People living or travelling in these areas should remain alert and follow local advisories.
In low-lying parts of cities like Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Nowshera, Peshawar and Islamabad/Rawalpindi, heavy rainfall might result in waterlogging or urban flooding. Residents are advised to stay cautious and avoid unnecessary movement.
Strong winds may damage vulnerable structures such as electric poles, trees, solar panels, parked vehicles and standing crops. The public is urged to secure loose items and remain alert during the stormy conditions.
Pakistan weather update: Todays weather
Balochistan
Most areas will stay hot and humid today. However, some localities such as Barkhan, Sibi, Kohlu, Musakhel, Qala Saifullah, Loralai, Dera Bugti, Zhob, Kalat, Khuzdar, Awaran, Lasbella and nearby places could receive brief spells of rain and thunderstorms.
Sindh
Hot and very humid conditions will persist in most parts of Sindh. However, partly cloudy skies and isolated rain or wind-thunderstorm are possible in areas like Umerkot, Mithi, Sanghar, Ghotki, Dadu, Hyderabad and their surroundings.
Punjab
Rain, winds and thunderstorms are expected in several cities and districts including Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, 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, Layyah and surrounding areas. The northeast of Punjab, Pothohar region, Murree and Galliyat may experience occasional heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Showers and thunderstorms are expected across a wide area 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 also see heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Gilgit-Baltistan
Cloudy conditions will persist with the possibility of rain and thunderstorms across the region.
Kashmir
The region is likely to remain cloudy, with periods of rain, wind and thunder. Scattered areas could receive heavy showers.
Islamabad
Cloudy weather is expected throughout the day, with frequent rain, wind and thunderstorms. Heavy downpours, at times very heavy, are also likely.
According to the latest updates, a well-marked low pressure that was previously over northwest Rajasthan (India) and eastern Punjab has now weakened and lies over northeast Punjab.
A westerly wave is also affecting upper parts of the country. These systems are pulling in strong monsoon currents, which are likely to continue affecting the region over the next 24 hours.
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