Webdesk: Rain, wind, and thunderstorms are likely to affect several regions today, including Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Punjab, and Gilgit-Baltistan, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Heavy rainfall, though isolated, is expected in parts of Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Potohar region, northeastern Punjab, Kashmir, and adjoining hilly areas. Other parts of the country are likely to remain hot and humid, according to the latest Pakistan weather update.
The PMD has said that moisture from the Arabian Sea is entering the region, while a westerly wave is currently influencing the western and upper parts of the country.
In its detailed forecast for Tuesday, the PMD warned of widespread rain and thunderstorms across the mentioned regions. While high temperatures and humidity will continue elsewhere, some areas may experience heavy to hefty rainfall during the forecast window.
The department cautioned that intense rain tonight and on July 22 may lead to flash flooding in streams and nullahs, especially in the northern and hilly areas such as Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Buner, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Dera Ghazi Khan’s hill torrents, northeastern Punjab, and Kashmir.
Heavy showers could also cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of major cities, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Okara, Nowshera, and Peshawar.
The threat of landslides and mudslides remains high in hilly and vulnerable regions such as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
In the past 24 hours, hot and humid weather prevailed across most parts of the country. However, rainfall with wind and thunder was recorded in areas of Islamabad, Upper Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Balochistan, Sindh, and Kashmir.
Pakistan weather update: Rainfall figures (in mm):
- Punjab: Islamabad (Saidpur 163, Golra 43, Zero Point 13, Bokra 03), Murree, Sialkot (City) 04
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Balakot 54, Parachinar 25, Malam Jabba 03, Kakul 02, Cherat 02
- Kashmir: Garhi Dupatta 38, Kotli 06, Muzaffarabad 04
- Balochistan: Khuzdar 14, Sibbi 01
- Sindh: Tharparkar (Nagarparkar 06, Diplo 03), Sukkur 04, Mithi 01
The highest maximum temperatures recorded today were 45°C in Nokundi and Dalbandin, and 43°C in Chilas.
Pakistan weather update: Regional
Punjab weather update
Most districts in Punjab will experience partly cloudy and humid conditions. However, isolated rain with wind and thunder is expected in areas including Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Chakwal, Attock, Sargodha, Khushab, Mianwali, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Multan, Khanewal, Faisalabad, Layyah, Bhakkar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Sahiwal, Rahim Yar Khan, Kot Addu, Taunsa Sharif and surrounding localities. Isolated heavy rainfall is also possible.
Balochistan weather update
Hot and humid conditions are expected to persist in most areas. However, rain with wind and thunder may occur in Barkhan, Kohlu, Musakhel, Loralai, Zhob, Kalat, Khuzdar, Awaran, Lasbela, and nearby locations.
Sindh weather update
Similar weather, hot and humid, is likely to continue in most parts of the province. Rain with wind and thunder is, however, expected in Karachi, Thatta, and Hyderabad.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather update
Partly cloudy skies with chances of rain, wind, and thunder are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Buner, Shangla, Malakand, Peshawar, Nowshera, Swabi, Bajaur, Mardan, Kurram, Orakzai, Hangu, Kohat, Bannu, Karak, Dera Ismail Khan, and Waziristan. Isolated heavy rain is also likely. Hot and humid weather will prevail elsewhere.
Kashmir weather update
The weather will remain partly cloudy, with chances of isolated thunderstorms and rain. A few areas may receive heavy rainfall during this period.
Gilgit-Baltistan weather update
Isolated rain and thunderstorms are expected amid partly cloudy conditions.
Islamabad weather update
The federal capital is likely to see partly cloudy and humid weather with rain and thunder expected in and around the city. There is also a good chance of heavy rainfall, with an 80 per cent probability.
For those planning travel or tourism in northern areas, cloudy skies with intermittent rain, wind, and thunder are expected in Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Murree, Galliyat, Chitral, Dir, Kalam, Malam Jabba, Naran, Kaghan, Gilgit, Hunza, and Skardu between Tuesday and Saturday.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall may cause flash flooding in local nullahs and streams, and there’s a risk of landslides or mudslides, which could result in road closures. Tourists are advised to check the weather before and during their trips and plan accordingly.
Heavy Rainfall Alert in Pakistan | 21–25 July 2025, 5-Day Monsoon Warning
— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) July 21, 2025
🚨 Heavy Rainfall Warning in Pakistan 🇵🇰
📆 21–25 July 2025
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a 5-day monsoon alert with forecasts of heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms, pic.twitter.com/aNMQMId3f5
Partly cloudy weather with possible rain, wind, and thunderstorms is also forecast for Ziarat and surrounding areas on Tuesday and Saturday.
The public is advised to stay updated through official weather bulletins, avoid unnecessary travel to high-risk zones, and take necessary safety steps to protect themselves and their belongings.
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