Webdesk: Rain accompanied by winds and thunderstorms is expected today in Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Islamabad, northeast Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan as per the Pakistan weather update.
Some areas, particularly Kashmir, eastern Punjab, the Pothohar region and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, are likely to receive heavy rainfall at scattered places, according to the Pakistan weather update.
Meanwhile, hot and very humid conditions are expected to persist in the southern parts of the country.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning for tonight and 31st July. According to the advisory:
- Flash floods may occur in local streams and nullahs of Dir, Swat, Shangla, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Kohat, Karak, Hangu, Tank, D.G. Khan, Murree, Galliyat and Kashmir due to heavy rains.
- Urban flooding is a potential risk in low-lying areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, and Peshawar.
- Landslides or mudslides may disrupt traffic and cause road closures in hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Murree and Galliyat.
- Windstorms, heavy downpours, and lightning could damage weak infrastructure, such as rooftops or walls of kacha houses, electric poles, billboards, vehicles, and solar panels.
The PMD’s synoptic analysis shows that a seasonal low is present over northeast Balochistan, while strong monsoon currents are flowing into the upper parts of the country.
A westerly weather system is also affecting northern regions.
Pakistan weather update: Regional
Balochistan weather
Mostly hot and humid conditions are expected across the province. However, isolated rain and thunderstorms are likely in Barkhan, Musakhel, Zhob, Loralai, Kohlu, Dera Bugti, Khuzdar, and nearby areas.
Punjab weather
Rain with winds and thunderstorms, including scattered heavy showers, is likely in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Chakwal, Attock, Jhelum, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Sheikhupura, Narowal and Lahore.
Additionaly in Kasur, Okara, Sargodha, Mianwali, Faisalabad, Jhang, Khushab, D.G. Khan, Layyah, Bhakkar, Toba Tek Singh, Sahiwal, Kot Addu, Pakpattan, Vehari, Multan, Muzaffargarh, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur and Lodhran.
Sindh weather
Hot and humid weather is expected across most areas. However, there may be rain and thunderstorms at a few locations in Sukkur, Ghotki, Khairpur, Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas and Sanghar during the evening or night.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather
Rain with winds and thunderstorms, along with heavy showers at scattered places, is likely in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Malakand, Mardan, Swabi, Peshawar, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kurram, Khyber, Orakzai, Kohat, Karak, Laki Marwat, Bannu, D.I. Khan, Waziristan and Tank.
Gilgit-Baltistan weather
Cloudy skies with chances of rain and thunderstorms are forecast across Gilgit-Baltistan.
Kashmir weather
Cloudy conditions with expected rain, wind and thunderstorms. Heavy falls are also possible throughout the forecast period.
Islamabad weather
Rain-wind/thundershowers are likely, along with chances of heavy rainfall in and around Islamabad.
Pakistan weather: past 24 hours
Rain accompanied by winds and thunderstorms, along with isolated heavy falls, was reported in Islamabad, upper Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. The rest of the country experienced hot and humid weather.
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Recorded rainfall in mm:
Punjab: Islamabad (Saidpur 91, Zero Point 52, Bokra 28, Golra 27, Airport 19), Gujranwala 86, Jhelum 83, Rawalpindi (Shamsabad 81, New Kattarian 75, Pirwadhai 49, Gawalmandi 42, Katcheri 27, Chaklala 19), Mandi Bahauddin 49, Sialkot (Airport 48, City 26), Gujrat 42, Mangla 26, Attock 25, Jhang 17, Joharabad 12, Murree 06, Narowal 05, Lahore Airport 03, Noor Pur Thal 01
Kashmir: Kotli 75, Garhi Dopatta 16, Muzaffarabad (City 12, Airport 08), Rawalakot 06
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Kakul 46, Takht Bai 25, Saidu Sharif and Bannu 12, Balakot 11, Pattan 07, Malam Jabba 06, Parachinar 05, Kalam 04, Drosh and Peshawar Airport 02, D.I. Khan Airport 01
Gilgit Baltistan: Gupis 03
Maximum Temperatures (°C) Recorded Today:
Dalbandin 45, Turbat and Nokkundi 44
Intermittent rain with winds and thunderstorms is expected in popular tourist destinations such as Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Murree, Galliyat, Chitral, Dir, Kalam, Malam Jabba, Naran, Kaghan, Gilgit, Hunza and Skardu from Thursday through Saturday.
Heavy rainfall is also likely during this time. Tourists are urged to remain cautious, stay informed with the latest forecasts, and avoid visiting high-altitude or flood-prone areas.
Citizens are strongly encouraged to keep track of official weather alerts and familiarise themselves with safe routes. Also download the “Pak NDMA Disaster Alert” app for real-time information.
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