Pakistan is expected to witness normally for over-Normal rainfall from May to July with risks of heat waves and localized flooding, the country’s Met Office-Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) -I-in its latest forecast said.
Met Office reported that most parts of the country between February and April experienced either normal or under-Normal rainfall.
Southern Balochistan and much of Sindh received significantly less rainfall, which led to reduced soil moisture levels. In contrast, moderate to heavy rain appeared in the northern and central regions.
From May to July, most areas of the country are likely to receive almost normal rainfall, “it said. The central and southern parts, including northeastern Punjab, are expected to receive a little over-Normal rainfall.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Kashmir, however, can see rain below average.
The department warned about the potential for heat waves during this period, especially in southern Punjab and Sindh. There is also a probability of flooding in June and July in areas of Sindh, Punjab, Azad Kashmir and KP.
“Rising temperatures in northern KP, GB and Kashmir will speed up the snow melting, leading to increased river currents,” noted the prognosis.
Pakistan experienced his second-dog April of 65 years, with average temperatures that increased well over historical norms, revealed meteorological data that experts warned of a threatening climate implementation.
PMD said the average nationwide temperatures during April 2025 were 3.37 ° C higher than the long -term norm. The daytime was particularly severe with average maximum temperatures 4.66 ° C above usual levels.