PMD warns of heavy rains, floods and landslides across Pakistan from 18-25. July

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned on Friday that monsoon activity is expected to intensify over large parts of the country from July 18 (tomorrow), with widespread rain, wind and thunderstorms until July 25, increasing the risk of flash floods, urban flooding and landslides.

In a weather advisory issued by the National Weather Forecasting Centre, the Met Office said monsoon flows from the Arabian Sea are “continually penetrating the upper and central parts of the country” and are likely to intensify over the weekend.

It added that a western disturbance is expected to approach the upper parts of the country on Monday, with the combined weather systems likely to trigger widespread rainfall.

According to the PMD, rains accompanied by wind and thundershowers, with “scattered heavy falls at times very heavy”, are expected in Kashmir, including Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian Bala, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhnoti, Kotli, Bhimber and Mirpur, from the evening of July 5 or July 2 to the evening of July 2.

In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, heavy rainfall has been forecast in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Nowshera, Charsadda, Karak, Tank, Lakki Marwat, Swabi, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Kohat, Kurram, Dera Ismail Khan, Bannu, Waziristan, Bajaur, Mohmanda, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan and Hangu from July 19 in the evening or night of July 23.

The department said Islamabad and a large part of upper and central Punjab, including Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Faisalabad, Khushab, Sargodha, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkothi, Narowal, Shangh, Shangh, Tekwal, Shangh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot and Okara are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall from July 19. on the evening or night of July 23.

Rain is also likely in Bhakkar, Mianwali, Layyah, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, Rahim Yar Khan and Rajanpur from July 20 to July 24. Moderate to heavy rainfall is also forecast, including Bmir, A Gilgit-alt, A Gilgit-alt, A. Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche and Shigar, from July 18 evening or night to July 25.

In Balochistan, heavy rain is expected in the northeastern districts of Zhob, Sherani, Loralai, Musakhel, Kohlu, Sibi, Naseerabad, Jhal Magsi, Jaffarabad, Barkhan, Dera Bugti and Khuzdar from July 19 evening or night to July 23, while most parts of Sindh are expected to remain warm and isolated. weather forecast in Tharparkar, Mithi, Sukkur, Larkana, Shikarpur, Dadu and Jacobabad from 20th July to 24th July.

The PMD warned that windstorms and lightning “may damage weak structures (solar panels, electric poles, billboards, etc.)” during the forecast period. It also warned that landslides could occur in vulnerable areas of upper KP, Murree, Galiyat and Kashmir, while flooding is likely in local streams and nullahs across KP, North East Punjab, Islamabad, GB, the hill streams of Dera Ghazi Khan and North East Balochistan with heavy rainfall at times.

The department further warned that heavy rains may trigger urban flooding in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Multan and Faisalabad between July 20 and July 23.

Advising the public to exercise caution, the Met Office urged tourists to avoid unnecessary travel during the forecast period and asked farmers to plan agricultural activities in accordance with the expected weather conditions while protecting livestock.

It also urged all concerned authorities to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.