Widespread monsoon rains and gusty winds are predicted in Pakistan from July 22 onward with occasional gaps.
According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), strong monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal will likely penetrate the upper parts of Pakistan from July 22.
Under the influence of this weather system, widespread intermittent rains are predicted to occur nationwide during the next week.
Kashmir: Rain-wind/thunderstorms with few heavy falls are expected in Kashmir (Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) from July 21 evening to July 27 with occasional gaps.
Punjab/Islamabad: Rain-wind/thunderstorms with few heavy falls are expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Okara, Pakpattan, Kasur, Khushab, Sargodha, Bhakkar and Mianwali from July 22 to July 25 with occasional gaps.
Rain-wind/thunderstorms are expected in Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, Rajanpur, Rahim Yar Khan and Layyah on July 23 and July 24.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Rain-wind/thunderstorms with few heavy falls are expected in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Bajaur, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Kohat, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Swabi, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Hangu, Kurram, Orakzai, Waziristan, Bannu, Lakki Marwat and Dera Ismail Khan from July 22 evening to July 24 with occasional gaps.
Balochistan: Hot and humid weather is expected mainly in most districts of the province. Rain-wind/thunderstorms are expected in north/eastern parts of Balochistan (Khuzdar, Kalat, Lasbella, Awaran, Ziarat, Zhob, Barkhan, Musa Khel, Shirani, Kohlu, Harnai, Naseerabad and Jaffarabad) on July 23 and July 24 with occasional gaps.
Sindh: Mainly hot and very humid weather is expected in most districts of the province. Rain-wind/thunderstorms are expected in Mithi, Sanghar, Umarkot, Tharparkar, Mirpur Khas, Sukkur, Larkana and Dadu on July 23 and 24, with occasional gaps.
Gilgit-Baltistan: Mainly partly cloudy to cloudy weather conditions at the time are expected. However, rainfall activity is expected in Diamir, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, Ghanche, and Shigar from July 22 to July 27 with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and advises:
Heavy rainfall is expected to generate flash flooding in local nullahs and streams across various regions including Murree, Galliyat, Manshera, Kohistan, Malakand, Dir Swat, Shangla, Bunner, Kurrum, Orakzai, Khyber, Mohmand, Nowshera, Swabi, and Kashmir. The heavy downpours may also lead to urban flooding in low-lying areas of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Landslides are likely to disrupt traffic in vulnerable hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan during this wet period.
Additionally, downpours, windstorms, and lightning might impact daily routines and weak structures such as electric poles, billboards, and solar panels. Farmers are advised to manage their activities with the weather forecast in mind. Travelers and tourists should remain cautious, plan their travels according to the weather conditions, and avoid any risky situations during this period.
