ISLAMABAD – Widespread monsoon rains with scattered heavy falls are predicted in parts of Pakistan from August 26 to August 29 with occasional gaps.
Per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), low pressure currently located over west Bengal will likely move westwards during next couple of days and approach southern parts of Pakistan on 25th August. Due to this low-pressure weather system, strong monsoon currents will likely enter the country (especially southern parts) from 25th August (night).
Under the influence of this weather system, intermittent monsoon rains with scattered heavy and isolated heavy falls are predicted in parts of Pakistan from August 26 to August 29.
Sindh: Intermittent rains with scattered heavy and isolated very heavy falls are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Dadu, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Shahed Benazirabad, Jamshoro, Tando Allayar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tharparkar, Nagarparkar, Mithi, Mirpur Khas, Umarkot, Matiari, Sanghar, Sukkur, Ghotki, Shikarpur, Kashmore, Khairpur, Larkana, Jacobabad and Nausheroferoze from 25th (night) to 29th August.
Balochistan: Intermittent rains with few heavy falls are expected in Khuzdar, Kalat, Lasbella, Awaran, Naseerabad, Sibbi, Jaffarbad, Kohlu, Harnai, Dera Bugti, Zhob, Quetta, Ziarat, Sherani, Qila Abdullah, Qila Saifullah, Barkhan, Musa Khel, Loralai, Mastung, Bolan, Jhal Magsi, Kech, Panjgur, Gwadar, Jiwani, Pasni and Ormara from 26th to 30th August.
Punjab/Islamabad: Rains with few heavy falls are expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Pakpattan, Kasur, Khushab, Sargodha, Mianwali, Bhakkar, Layyah, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Khanpur and Rahimyar Khan from 25th (night) to 28th August with occasional gaps.
Kashmir: Rain with isolated heavy falls are expected in Kashmir (Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) from 25th (night) to 28th August with occasional gaps.
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: Rains with isolated heavy falls are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, 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 26th to 28th August with occasional gaps.
Gilgit-Baltistan: Intermittent rains are expected in Diamir, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar) from 26th to 28th August.
Possible Impacts and advises: Inundation may occur in low lying areas of Sindh, Balochistan and southern Punjab. Torrential rains may generate flash flooding in local nullahs/streams/hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan, Dadu, Kalat, Khuzdar, Jaffarabad, Sibbi, Naseerabad, Barkhan, Loralai, Awaran, Panjgur, Washuk, Mastung and Lasbella from 26th to 29th August.
Downpour may cause urban flooding in low lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan, Nowshera and Peshawar from 26th to 28th August. Heavy rains may trigger Landslides in Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan from 26th to 28th August.
Coastal flooding may occur along Sindh-Makran’s coast. Downpour/windstorm and lightning may damage weak structures like electric poles, billboards, solar panels. Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
Travelers and tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and manage their travelling according to weather conditions and avoid any untoward situation during the wet spell. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the open sea from 26th to 29th August.
