ISLAMABAD – Widespread rains with isolated heavy falls and gusty winds are predicted in Pakistan from September 26 to October 01.
Per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), moist currents from the Bay of Bengal will likely penetrate the upper parts of Pakistan from 25Th September. A westerly wave will also likely approach the upper parts on 26Th September.
Under the influence of these weather systems, intermittent rains with isolated heavy falls and gusty winds are predicted in the upper and central parts of Pakistan from September 26 to October 01.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Rains with isolated heavy falls are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Peshawar, Swabi, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Kurram, Orakzai and Kohat from 26th September (evening/night) to 01st October. Rains are also expected in Hangu, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Waziristan and Dera Ismail Khan from 27th September to 01st October with occasional gaps.
Punjab/Islamabad: Rains with isolated heavy falls are expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Tala Gang, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Hafizabad and Wazirabad from 26th September (evening/night) to 01st October. Rains are also expected in Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Khushab, Sargodha, Mianwali, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Okara, Pakpattan, Kasur and Bhakkar from 27th September (night) to 01th October.
Kashmir: Rains are expected in Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber and Mirpur from 26th September to 02nd October.
Gilgit-Baltistan: Rains are expected in Diamir, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza, Ghanche and Shigar from 26th September to 02nd October.
Balochistan: Hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the province.
Sindh: Hot & Dry weather is expected in most parts of the province. However, rains are expected at isolated places in Mirpurkhas, Tharparker, Umerkot and adjoining areas from the 26th to the 28th of September.
Possible Impacts and advises: Heavy rains may increase flow in local nullas/streams in Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kohistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Nowshera, Swabi, Islamabad/Rawalpindi and Northeast Punjab.
Downpours cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur and Sialkot. Landslides may disrupt traffic in the vulnerable points of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Windstorms and lightning may damage weak structures like electric poles, billboards, and solar panels. Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
Tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and manage their travelling according to weather conditions and avoid any untoward situation during the wet spell.
