Webdesk: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, wind, and thunderstorms across several regions, including Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan, and northeast Balochistan. At times, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected, especially in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Pothohar region, northeast Punjab, and Kashmir, according to the latest Pakistan weather update.
Meanwhile, the southern areas of the country will continue to experience hot and humid weather.
The current weather pattern is being influenced by a seasonal low over northern Balochistan. Moist air from the Arabian Sea is entering the upper parts of the country, while a westerly wave is also present over northern regions.
According to the latest alert from the PMD, heavy rains tonight and on July 23 may lead to flash floods in local streams and nullahs in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Buner, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, as well as in the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan, northeast Punjab, and Kashmir.
Urban flooding is possible in low-lying parts of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Okara, Nowshera, and Peshawar. The PMD has also warned of possible landslides and mudslides in hilly regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, which could lead to road closures.
There is also a risk of damage to vulnerable structures such as walls or roofs of mud houses, electricity poles, billboards, vehicles, and solar panels due to heavy rainfall, strong winds, and lightning during this period.
Pakistan weather update: Regional
Balochistan weather update
Most parts of the province will remain hot and humid, although some areas like Barkhan, Kohlu, Musakhel, Loralai, Zhob, Kalat, Khuzdar, and Lasbella may see isolated rain with wind or thunderstorms.
Punjab weather update
Rain and thunderstorms are expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Chakwal, Attock, Sargodha, Khushab, Mianwali, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, and Shakargarh.
Heavy downpours are likely in these areas. Light to moderate rain is also forecast for Kasur, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Multan, Khanewal, Faisalabad, Layyah, Bhakkar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Sahiwal, Kot Addu, Taunsa Sharif, and nearby places.
Sindh weather update
Hot and humid weather will continue in most parts of Sindh. However, coastal regions may experience partly cloudy skies with a chance of light rain or drizzle.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa weather update
Rain with wind and thunder is likely in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Buner, Shangla, Malakand, Peshawar, Nowshera, Swabi, Bajaur, Mardan, Kurram, Khyber, Orakzai, Hangu, Kohat, Bannu, Karak, Dera Ismail Khan, and Waziristan. Heavy rainfall is also expected in many of these areas.
Gilgit-Baltistan weather update
The weather will be partly cloudy, with chances of rain and thunderstorms.
Kashmir weather update
Rain and thunderstorms are forecast in various areas of Kashmir, with heavy downpours likely during the period.
Islamabad weather update
The federal capital and nearby areas are likely to experience partly cloudy skies with rain and thunderstorms. Heavy rainfall is expected in some parts.
In the past 24 hours, rain with thunderstorms and some heavy showers were reported in Islamabad, upper Punjab, Kashmir, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kalat. The rest of the country remained hot and humid.
— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) July 22, 2025
Rainfall recorded in millimetres:
Punjab: Islamabad (Saidpur 101, Golra 78, Bokra 68, Zero Point 35, Airport 24), Rawalpindi (Katcheri 85, Gawalmandi 55, Chaklala 46, Shamsabad/Pirwadhai 32, New Kattarian 27), Narowal 69, Murree 42, Jhelum 40, Mangla 31, Faisalabad 12, Sialkot (City 03, Airport 02), Gujrat 01.
Kashmir: Muzaffarabad (Airport 79, City 71), Kotli 64, Garhi Dopatta 38, Rawalakot 13.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Balakot 47, Takht Bhai 37, Saidu Sharif 34, Kakul 28, Malam Jabba 18, Dir (Lower 19, Upper 04), Pattan 02.
Balochistan: Kalat 28.
Gilgit-Baltistan: Gilgit 01.
Highest temperatures recorded today: Nokkundi 46°C, Dalbandin 45°C, Dadu 44°C.
Tourists visiting places like Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Murree, Galliyat, Chitral, Dir, Kalam, Malam Jabba, Naran, Kaghan, Gilgit, Hunza, and Skardu should expect cloudy skies and chances of rain or thunderstorms from Wednesday to Sunday.
Heavy rainfall is expected, especially on Wednesday and Thursday, which could trigger flash floods and landslides in hilly areas. Visitors are advised to keep up with weather updates and plan travel accordingly.
Light rain or thunderstorms are also possible in Ziarat and surrounding areas on Wednesday and Thursday.
The public is urged to remain alert, particularly in flood-prone or low-lying areas, and follow safety instructions issued by local authorities during this period of unstable weather.
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