ISLAMABAD – More monsoon rains are predicted in Pakistan from August 14 (evening/night) to August 18 with occasional gaps.
Heavy rains are likely in parts of the country from August 14 (night) to August 16.
Per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), strong monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal will likely penetrate central parts of Pakistan tomorrow. A westerly wave will likely approach the upper parts on August 15.
Under the influence of these conditions, widespread rain is expected in Pakistan from August 14 to August 18.
Kashmir: Rain-wind/thundershowers with few heavy falls are expected in Kashmir (Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) from 14th (evening/night) to 18th August with occasional gaps.
Punjab/Islamabad: Rain-wind/thundershowers with scattered heavy falls are expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Tala Gang, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Pakpattan, Kasur, Khushab and Sargodha from 14th (evening/night) to 18th August with occasional gaps. Rain-wind/thundershowers are also expected in Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Khanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Bhakkar, Mianwali, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, Rajanpur, Rahimyar Khan and Layyah from 15th to 18th August with occasional gaps.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Rain-wind/thundershowers with scattered 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 14th (evening/night) to 18th August with occasional gaps.
Balochistan: Rain-wind/thundershowers with isolated heavy falls are expected in Khuzdar, Lasbella, Awaran, Kalat, Zhob, Barkhan, Musa Khel, Mastung, Sibbi, Sherani, Kohlu, Bolan, Harnai, Naseerabad, Jaffarabad and Makran coast from 15th to 18th August with occasional gaps.
Sindh: Rain-wind/thundershowers are expected at isolated places in Mithi, Sanghar, Mityari, Umarkot, Tharparkar, Mirpur Khas, Khairpur, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad and Dadu from 15th (evening/night) to 18th August with occasional gaps. Light rain with cloudy conditions is expected along the Sindh coast during the period.
Gilgit-Baltistan: Mainly partly cloudy to cloudy weather conditions at times are expected in Gilgit-Baltistan. However, rainfall activity is also expected in Diamir, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, Ghanche and Shigar from the 15th (evening/night) to the 18th of August with occasional gaps.
Possible Impacts and advises: Torrential rains may generate flash flooding in local nullahs/streams of Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Chitral, Gilgit-Baltistan, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Nowshera, Swabi, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Northeast Punjab, Hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan, Kalat, Khuzdar, Barkhan, Lasbella and Kashmir from 14th (night) to 16th August.
Downpours may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Nowshera and Peshawar from 14th (night) to 16th August.
Landslides may disrupt traffic in vulnerable hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Heavy rains, winds and lightning may affect daily routines and may damage weak structures like electric poles, billboards and solar panels.
Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast. Travellers 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.
