Webdesk: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rain, wind, and thunderstorms in several parts of the country, including Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan, and northeast Balochistan starting Thursday, according to the latest Pakistan weather update.
Some areas are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, especially in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, the Pothohar region, northeast Punjab, and Kashmir. Meanwhile, the southern regions will continue to face hot and humid weather conditions.
As per the latest weather alert, strong rains tonight and throughout July 24 could lead to flash flooding in local streams and nullahs in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and northern Punjab.
Districts at risk include Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Buner, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan, as well as Murree, Galliyat, Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Flash floods may also occur in the hill torrents of D.G. Khan and areas of northeast Punjab and Kashmir.
The heavy downpour may also trigger urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Okara, Nowshera and Peshawar. In hilly terrain such as Murree, Galliyat, parts of KP, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, landslides or mudslides could block roads and disrupt movement.
The Met Office has also warned that strong winds, heavy rainfall and lightning could damage vulnerable structures like makeshift houses, old walls, electricity poles, billboards, vehicles, and solar panels during this period.
The synoptic overview shows a seasonal low over northwest Balochistan, with moisture from the Arabian Sea reaching the upper parts of the country. A westerly wave is also impacting northern regions.
Pakistan weather update: Regional
Balochistan weather update
Hot and humid weather is expected across most areas. However, isolated rain and thunderstorms may occur in Barkhan, Kohlu, Musakhel, Loralai, Zhob, and nearby places.
Sindh weather update
Mostly hot and humid weather is expected in most districts. Coastal areas may see partly cloudy skies with light rain or drizzle during this period.
Punjab weather update
Rain and thunderstorms are forecast for Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Chakwal, Attock, Sargodha, Khushab, Mianwali, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Shakargarh, Dera Ghazi Khan, Sahiwal, Kot Addu and Taunsa Sharif.
Heavy rainfall is also expected in many of these areas. Scattered rain may also occur in Kasur, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Multan, Khanewal, Faisalabad, Layyah, Bhakkar and surroundings.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) weather update
Rain and thunderstorms are likely in a wide range of districts, including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Buner, Shangla and Malakand. Also in Peshawar, Nowshera, Swabi, Bajaur, Mardan, Kurram, Khyber, Orakzai, Hangu, Kohat, Bannu, Karak, D.I. Khan and Waziristan. Heavy rainfall is expected in the upper districts.
Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) weather update
Cloudy skies with rainfall and thunderstorms are expected. Heavy rain is also likely during the forecast period.
Kashmir weather update
Cloudy weather, along with rain and thunderstorms, is forecast. Heavy rainfall is likely in many areas.
Islamabad weather update
The capital is expected to have partly cloudy skies with rain and thunderstorms. Heavy rain is likely in some areas.
Recent Rainfall (in mm)
In the past 24 hours, rain and thunderstorms, some heavy, were recorded in Islamabad, upper and central Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir.
Punjab
Attock received 133mm, while Lahore saw 104mm at the airport and 67mm in the city. Jhelum recorded 94mm, Islamabad (Golra 74, Saidpur 50, Airport 44), Rawalpindi (Katcheri 57, Pir Wadhai 52), and Narowal 88mm.
Other notable readings: Sheikhupura 70, Mangla 48, Murree 26, Sialkot City 33, Noor Pur Thal 27, Faisalabad 21, Layyah 17, Toba Tek Singh 16, Bhakkar 16, Jhang 11, Gujrat 05, and Kasur 01mm.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)
Mardan topped the region with 63mm, followed by Kakul 31, Saidu Sharif 13, Balakot 11, Lower Dir 04, Upper Dir 02, and Malam Jabba 04mm.
Kashmir
Kotli recorded 38mm, Muzaffarabad (City 31, Airport 23), Garhi Dopatta 19, and Rawalakot 10mm.
Gilgit-Baltistan (GB)
Bagrote 09mm, while Chilas and Astore each recorded 01mm.
High temperatures recorded today: Dalbandin hit 46°C, Nokkundi 45°C, and Dadu 43°C.
Weather update: guide for tourists
Cloudy weather with chances of rain and thunderstorms is forecast in popular tourist spots like Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Murree, Galliyat, Chitral, Dir, Kalam, Malam Jabba, Naran, Kaghan, Gilgit, Hunza, and Skardu from Thursday through Monday.
Heavy to very heavy rain may trigger flash floods in local nullahs and streams. Landslides or mudslides could also lead to road closures in hilly regions. Travellers are advised to check the latest weather conditions before and during their journey and plan accordingly.
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Dry conditions are expected to persist in Ziarat and nearby areas over the coming days.
Authorities have urged people to stay cautious, avoid unnecessary travel in at-risk areas, and follow official advisories. Rescue and emergency services are on high alert throughout the forecast period.
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