Webdesk: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall expected from July 15 to 17, due to a low-pressure system currently located over northwest Madhya Pradesh in India. This weather system is likely to start affecting the country over the next 24 to 72 hours, according to the latest Pakistan weather update.
On Tuesday, rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorms is expected in most areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, northeastern and southern Balochistan, and the upper parts of Sindh.
Scattered heavy rainfall, and in some places hefty downpours, are likely in Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Kashmir, and northeastern Balochistan.
According to the PMD, during this period:
Flash floods are likely in local streams and nullahs of Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Mansehra, Murree, Galliyat, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Buner, Swabi, Nowshera, Mardan, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, D.G. Khan, northeast and upper Punjab, northeast Balochistan, and Kashmir.
Landslides or mudslides could lead to road blockages in hilly areas including parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Urban flooding is a serious possibility in low-lying parts of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan, Khanewal, Sahiwal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, Taunsa, Rajanpur, Bahawalpur, Nowshera, and Peshawar.
Strong winds could damage weaker structures such as electric poles, trees, vehicles, solar panels, and crops. The public has been asked to remain alert.
Pakistan weather update: Regional
Punjab
Most areas of Punjab will see partly cloudy skies. Rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms are expected in 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, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Kot Addu, and Layyah. Heavier spells are expected in northeast Punjab, the Pothohar region, and areas around Multan, Khanewal, D.G. Khan, and Kot Addu.
Balochistan
Hot and humid weather is likely to continue in most parts of the province. However, isolated places including Barkhan, Sibi, Kohlu, Musakhel, Qala Saifullah, Loralai, Dera Bugti, Zhob, Kalat, Khuzdar, Awaran, and Lasbela may receive rain and thunderstorms. Some locations may experience heavy downpours.
Sindh
The weather in most districts of Sindh will remain mainly hot and very humid. However, isolated rainfall is possible in Umerkot, Mithi, Sanghar, Khairpur, Padidan, Sukkur, Larkana, Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Kashmore, and coastal areas, where partly cloudy skies are expected.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms are expected across a wide range of districts, 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 areas may experience hefty rainfall.
Islamabad
Cloudy skies with rain, wind, and thunderstorms are expected, along with chances of heavy rainfall in the capital and nearby areas.
Gilgit-Baltistan
Partly cloudy weather is expected, with chances of rain, wind, and thunderstorms at isolated locations.
Kashmir
Cloudy conditions with rain, wind, and thunderstorms are forecast. Scattered heavy rainfall is also likely.
Authorities have advised the public to stay updated with the latest weather alerts and to avoid unnecessary travel, especially to hilly or flood-prone areas.
People living in low-lying or vulnerable locations are urged to take safety measures and remain cautious. Those near rivers and nullahs should stay alert to sudden water rises.
Travellers heading to mountainous areas should also be careful due to possible landslides and falling rocks.
— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) July 14, 2025
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