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Date:
December 08, 2017 Press Release Rain/Snowfall predicated
during coming week
A westerly wave is expected to enter in Pakistan from Sunday that will produce rain with snowfall over the hills from Sunday to Wednesday. · Rain-thunderstorm is expected at isolated places in Northeast Balochistan, Sindh on Sunday and Monday. · Rain-thunderstorm with snowfall over the hills is expected at isolated places in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA from Sunday to Tuesday. · Rain-thunderstorm with snowfall over the hills is is expected at scattered places in Punjab, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir from Monday to Wednesday. · Cold wave conditions are likely to prevail in most parts of Balochistan, Sindh including Karachi during the coming week. · Snowfall is also expected in Murree and Galliyat on Monday/Tuesday. --Sd-- (Muhammad Irfan Virk) Deputy Director Date: November 10th, 2017 Press release Rain predicted in the country during the coming week Prevalent Smog likely to subside
Met-Office informed that a rain bearing weather system is expected to enter in Pakistan from Sunday (night) and is likely to grip upper and central parts of the country on Monday/Tuesday. Under the influence of this system the weather will remain such as; Rain/thunderstorm is expected at scattered places of Balochistan (Quetta, Kalat, Sibbi, Naseerabad, Zhob and Makran divisions), while at isolated places in Sindh on Sunday (night) and Monday. Rain/thunderstorm with snowfall over the hills is expected at scattered places in KPK, FATA, Islamabad, upper Punjab (Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad and Sahiwal divisions), Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan, while at isolated places in south Punjab (Multan, D.G.Khan, Bahawalpur divisions) from Monday to Wednesday. Spokesman further informed that prevalent smoggy conditions in urban areas will subside in the coming week due to temperature fall and expected rain.
--Sd-- (Muhammad Irfan Virk) Deputy Director
Date: October 06th, 2017 Press release “Due to the developing low pressure area off Indian Coast in the Arabian Sea, the sea breeze along Pakistani Coastline will weaken. Under such conditions, temperatures along Pakistan coastal areas including Karachi will gradually increase during the next 4-5 days resulting into moderate heat wave conditions. Daytime high temperatures in Karachi may cross 40°C on Tuesday and Wednesday. PMD will keep the public and concerned authorities informed 3 days ahead of the most likely heat wave situation. Updates and real time data are available on PMD website www.pmd.gov.pk --Sd-- (MAHMOOD ALI ZAIDI) Meteorologist
For Deputy Director
Date: August 28th, 2017 Weather Advisory Rains predicted in the country during the current week Met-Office informed that strong monsoon currents are likely to continue penetrating in southern parts of the country, while moderate currents are also expected to enter upper parts and Kashmir from Tuesday to Friday. Under the influence of this weather system;
Spokesman further informed that heavy to very heavy falls may generate urban flooding in Karachi, Hyderabad and Mirpur Khas divisions on Wednesday and Thursday and flash flooding in the vulnerable Nullas/streams of eastern Balochistan during the period. Note: All concerned authorities are advised to take necessary precautionary measures during the period.
--Sd-- (Muhammad Aleem ul Hassan) Deputy Director Time/Date: 1500 PST/July 21, 2017 Weather Advisory:
More rains predicted in next 3 days
Met-Office informed that strong monsoon currents will start to penetrate in eastern parts of country from Saturday that will produce more monsoon rains in next 3 days such as:
· Rain/thunderstorm with isolated heavy to very heavy falls are expected at a number of places in Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad, Hazara, Mirpurkhas, Hyderabad divisions and Kashmir during the period. · Rain/thunderstorm with moderate to heavy falls are expected at scattered places in KP, FATA, D.G.Khan, Multan, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, Sukkur, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad, Karachi, Sibbi, Zhob, Naseerabad divisions and Gilgit-Baltistan during the period.
Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain ALERT during next 3 days.
Spokesman
Date: July 13th, 2017 Weather Advisory 2: More Monsoon Rains predicted in the country in coming days Rains also predicted in Lower Sindh & Balochistan on Sat/Sun
Met-Office predicted widespread rains in southern parts of the country during Saturday to Tuesday. Spokesman of Met-Office informed that monsoon currents will start penetrating in Sindh from Saturday that will produce widespread rain/dust-thunderstorm with isolated moderate to heavy falls in Lower Sindh (Mirpur Khas, Hyderabad & Karachi divisions) from Saturday to Monday. Rain/dust-thunderstorm with isolated heavy falls also expected at a number of places in Balochistan (Zhob, Sibbi, Naseerabad, Kalat & Makran divisions) from Sunday to Tuesday. Localized Heavy downpours may generate Urban Flooding and Flash Flooding in the vulnerable areas of Balochistan. Spokesman further informed that present weather system in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) & Kashmir has weakened. However, more monsoon rains predicted in upper parts (Upper Punjab, KP, Gilgit-Baltistan & Kashmir) of the country during Sunday and Wednesday. Moderate to Heavy falls may generate Land Sliding in the vulnerable areas of upper parts of the country. All concerned authorities are advised to remain ALERT during Sunday to Wednesday.
--Sd-- (Muhammad Irfan Virk) Deputy Director Date: July 7th, 2017 Weather Advisory: Widespread Rains predicted in coming week Met-Office predicted widespread rain/thunderstorm with isolated heavy to very heavy falls in the country during the coming week. Spokesman of Met-Office informed that monsoon currents are expected to penetrate in upper parts of Pakistan from Sunday/Monday that will grip most parts of the country during the mid week. A westerly wave is also expected to grip upper parts of the country during the mid week. According to foreseen meteorological conditions, the detailed forecast for next week is;
Punjab/Kashmir Rain/thunderstorm with isolated heavy to very heavy falls expected at a number of places in Islamabad, Upper Punjab (Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Lahore and Faisalabad divisions), and Kashmir during Monday to Thursday. Rain-thunderstorm with isolated heavy falls also expected at scattered places in southern Punjab (D.G.Khan, Multan, Bahawalpur and Sahiwal divisions) during Tuesday to Thursday.
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa/Gilgit-Baltistan Rain/thunderstorm with isolated heavy falls expected at scattered places in KP, FATA and Gilgit-Baltistan during Tuesday to Thursday.
Sindh/Balochistan Rain/thunderstorm with moderate to heavy falls expected at scattered places in Sindh and eastern Balochistan (Zhob, Sibbi, Naseerabad and Kalat divisions) during Friday to Sunday.
Spokesman further informed that heavy to very heavy falls may generate urban flooding and flash flooding in the vulnerable areas particularly in Barsati Nullahs of Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, D.G.Khan divisions, KP and Kashmir. Due to intermittent rains, there is risk of landslides in hilly areas of upper KP (Malakand, Hazara divisions), Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the period
Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain ALERT during the coming week. --Sd-- (Muhammad Irfan Virk) Deputy Director Date: July 04th, 2017
Press Release More rain predicted in next 48 hrs Risk of Landslides in hilly areas on Wed/Thu
Met-Office informed that more rain/thundershowers with isolated heavy falls is expected at scattered places of Islamabad, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Malakand, Hazara, Mardan, Peshawar, Kohat divisions), FATA, Upper Punjab (Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Lahore divisions), Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during next 48 hours. Rain/thundershowers also expected at a few places of Sahiwal and Bahawalpur divisions. Note: Due to intermittent rains, there will be risk of landslides in hilly areas of upper KP (Malakand, Hazara divisions), Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir in next two days (Wed/Thu). All concerned authorities are advised to remain ALERT in in next two days (Wednesday/Thursday).
Spokesman Date: June 27th, 2017 Press Release Widespread Rains predicted in next 48 hours (Validity: 2100 PST/27th Jun – 2100 PST/29th Jun 2017) Met-Office predicted widespread rains with isolated heavy falls in Islamabad, Upper Punjab, Lower Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Eastern Balochistan and Kashmir in next 48 hours (Wednesday/Thursday). Spokesman of Met-Office informed that monsoon has already made onset in Pakistan on Monday and the monsoon incursion is likely to increase from Wednesday. A westerly wave in the meantime is expected to grip upper parts of the country. According to foreseen meteorological conditions, the detailed forecast for next two days is;
Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain ALERT in in next two days (Wednesday/Thursday). Spokesman
Press Release Date: June 23rd, 2017 MONSOON ONSET IN NEXT WEEK Rain also expected during Eid Holidays
Met-Office predicted the onset of monsoon in Pakistan during the coming week. Spokesman of Met-Office informed that monsoon, presently giving rains over central parts of India, is heading towards Pakistan. Monsoon currents will start to penetrate in Pakistan on Monday/Tuesday and good rains/thundershowers expected at a number of places in the country such as;
Spokesman of Met-Office further informed that rain/thundershowers are also expected at scattered places in Islamabad, Upper Punjab, Upper KP, & Kashmir during Eid Holidays (Monday-Wednesday). SPOKESMAN Date: June 16, 2017 Press Release Pre monsoon rains predicted in the country in the next week Met-Office informed that pre monsoon currents are likely to penetrate in Pakistan from Monday that will produce rains in upper & central parts of the country such as:
SPOKESMAN Date: June 05, 2017 Press Release Rain with dust-thunderstorm predicted in the country during the current week Met-Office informed that a weather system is expected to enter in Pakistan Today (evening/night). Under the influence of this weather system rain-dust-thunderstorm with gusty winds is expected over some upper & central parts of the country, such as;
Spokesman further informed that current heat wave conditions will subside due to this weather system all over the country. A few hailstorm events may occur in sub-mountainous areas of Punjab, Hazara division and Kashmir during the period.
--Sd-- (Muhammad Irfan Virk) Deputy Director Date: April 21, 2017 Rain predicted in country during next 3 days (Saturday to Monday) Met-Office informed that a weather system of moderate intensity is prevailing over Pakistan and under the influence of this weather system scattered/ isolated rains are expected such as: · Rain/thunderstorm associated with gusty winds is expected at scattered places of KP (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir from Saturday to Monday. · Rain/dust-thunderstorm with gusty winds expected at scattered places in Punjab including Islamabad from Saturday to Monday · Rain/dust-thunderstorm with gusty winds expected at isolated places in Quetta, Zhob, Sibbi, Naseerabad divisions during Sunday and Monday. The day temperature may further fall 3-5 °C in plan areas of country during the period. --Sd-- (Muhammad Irfan Virk) Deputy Director Date: March 31, 2017 Press Release Rain predicted in coming week Met-Office informed that a weather system is expected to enter in Pakistan on Monday. Under the influence of this weather system rain-dust-thunderstorm with gusty winds is expected over upper & some central parts of the country, such as;
Note: Hailstorm is also expected at a few places of upper Punjab, upper KP and Kashmir during the period.
SPOKESMAN Date: March 20, 2017 Press Release Rain predicted on Tuesday/Wednesday Met-Office informed that a weather system (westerly wave) is expected to enter in Pakistan on Tuesday. Under the influence of this weather system rain/thunderstorm with gusty winds is expected over upper parts of the country during next two days, such as;
SPOKESMAN Date: March 06, 2017 Press Release More Rain Predicted in the country during current week Met. Office informed that another Westerly wave (weather system) is likely to enter in Pakistan during next 24 hours and likely to persist till Saturday. Under the influence of this weather system, the Forecast is as:
--Sd-- (Muhammad Irfan Virk) Deputy Director
Date: February
23, 2017 Press Release PMD Pollen Monitoring Network for Spring 2017 The Pollen is likely to start in March in Islamabad and Rawalpindi which coincides with spring season. Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has been monitoring the airborne pollen in Islamabad throughout the year. Pollen monitoring unit of PMD has installed pollen monitoring devices during the spring season in different sectors of Islamabad (H-8, E-8, F-10 and G-6). The pollen concentration increases gradually with the onset of spring season and attains its peak around mid March. The most abundant pollen types in Islamabad are from 08 trees (i. e. Paper Mulberry, Acacia, Eucalyptus, Pines, Grasses, Cannabis, Dandelion and Alternaria). Out of all these plants Paper Mulberry shares about 97% of the total pollen and its concentration touches the extreme limits of about 40,000 per cubic meter of air at the peak of the blossom season. People suffering from Asthma and respiratory diseases experience serious consequences due to sharp increase in pollen concentrations. PMD will continue reporting pollen count on daily basis on PMD website as well as through radio, print and electronic media till the end of the season in mid April. It will be regularly uploaded on PMD website: www.pmd.gov.pk .Public may contact at following phone numbers for related information; 051-9250334, 051-9250364 and 051-9250369 or email at pollen@pmd.gov.pk for queries regarding pollen count.
--sd-- Spokesman Date: February
14, 2017 Press Release Rain/snow predicted for the weekends
Met. Office informed that another weather system is likely to approach Pakistan on Friday. Under the influence of this weather system, rain is predicted at different areas of the country during the weekend such as: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa/FATA: Rain/thunderstorm is expected at a number of places in KP and FATA from Friday evening to Sunday. Isolated heavy rain/snow over the hills is also expected in Malakand and Hazara divisions on Saturday and Sunday. Gilgit-Baltistan / Kashmir: Rain/ snowfall with isolated heavyfalls is expected at a number of places from Friday to Monday. Punjab / Islamabad: Rain/thunderstorm is expected at scattered places of Islamabad, Upper Punjab (Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sargodha divisions) on Saturday and Sunday. Snowfall is also expected over the hills of Murree and Galliyat during the period. Balochistan: Rain/thunderstorm with snowfall over the hills is expected at isolated places of Northern Balochistan (Quetta, Kalat and Zhob divisions) on Friday and Saturday.
Note: Due to intermittent rain there is a risk of landslides/avalanches in the vulnerable areas of KP, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the period.
--Sd-- (Muhammad Irfan Virk) Deputy Director
Date: February 01, 2017 Press Release More rain/snow predicted for the weekend
Met. Office informed that another rain bearing weather system is likely to approach Pakistan during this weekend. Under the influence of this weather system, the weather forecast for each province is: Balochistan: Rain/thunderstorm is expected at scattered places in the province on Friday and Saturday. Snowfall is also expected over the hills of Quetta, Zhob and Kalat divisions during the period. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa/FATA: Rain/thunderstorm is expected at a number places in KP and FATA from Friday to Sunday. Isolated heavy rain/snow over the hills is also expected in Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar and Mardan divisions on Saturday and Sunday. Punjab/Islamabad: Rain/thunderstorm is expected at a number of places of upper Punjab (Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha divisions) on Saturday and Sunday. Snowfall is also expected over the hills of Murree and Galliyat during the period. Rain is also expected at isolated places of south Punjab on Saturday. Sindh: Rain/thunderstorm is expected at isolated places of the province on Saturday. Gilgit-Baltistan/Kashmir: Rain/snowfall with isolated heavyfalls is expected at a number of places From Friday to Sunday.
Note: Due to intermittent rain there is a risk of landslides/flashfloods in the vulnerable areas of upper KP/FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir on Saturday/Sunday.
--Sd-- (Muhammad Irfan Virk) Press Release Date: January 26, 2017
Weather outlook in the country during next 2 to 3 days Met. office informed that more intermittent rain with snowfall over the hills is expected at a number of places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, FATA, upper Punjab, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during next 24 hours. The prevailing wet spell of rain/snowfall over the country is likely to subside tomorrow. Mainly cold and dry weather will prevail in Balochistan, Sindh, plain areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab from tomorrow. However, rain with snowfall over the hills may occur at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara, Rawalpindi divisions, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir on Friday.
--Sd-- (Muhammad Irfan Virk) Date: January 24, 2017 Weather Advisory: 2 Weather Advisory for next two days An effective weather system producing rainfall/snowfall in different parts of Pakistan is likely to persist for a couple of days with gradually increasing intensity. Balochistan: Ø Widespread rainfall with occasional heavy falls is expected on tonight and tomorrow. Moderate to heavy snowfall is also expected in Quetta, Zhob and Kalat divisions. Ø There is a high probability of increase in stream flows and Nullahs till 25th January. Ø Moderate to heavy falls are likely in Makran coast, Kech, Panjgur, Washuk, Kharan, Khuzdar and adjoining areas tonight. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa/FATA:
Punjab:
Gilgit-Baltistan:
Kashmir:
Sindh:
Date: January 20, 2017 Weather Advisory: 1 More Rains predicted during the coming week Heavy snowfall expected over the hills
Met Office informed that a strong weather system (westerly wave) is expected to produce more rains/snowfall over the hills in the country during the coming week. The detailed forecast is;
Balochistan: Rain with snowfall over the hills is expected at a number of places from Monday to Wednesday. Heavy snowfall is expected over the hills of Quetta, Zhob and Kalat divisions on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sindh: Rain with thunderstorm is expected at scattered places of the province on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa/FATA: Rain with snowfall over the hills is expected at most of the places from Monday to Thursday. Intermittent heavy snowfall may occur over the hills of FATA, Malakand and Hazara divisions on Wednesday and Thursday.
Punjab/Islamabad: Rain with snowfall over the hills is expected at a number of places from Monday to Thursday. Intermittent heavy snowfall may occur over the hills of Murree and Galliyat from Tuesday to Thursday.
Gilgit-Baltistan/Kashmir: Rain with snowfall over the hills is expected at a number of places from Monday to Thursday. Intermittent heavy snowfall may occur over the hills of GB and Kashmir from Tuesday to Thursday.
Note: Intermittent rain may trigger landslides in the vulnerable areas of KP, GB and Kashmir. Isolated heavy falls may generate flash floods in the local streams of Balochistan. Due to expected heavy snowfall in mountain areas, public is advised to follow NDMA/NHA instructions on road conditions. All concerned authorities are advised to remain ALERT during the coming week. (Muhammad Irfan Virk) Date: January 11, 2017 Press Release More rain/snowfall predicted in the country Rain/snowfall also expected in Balochistan Met. Office informed that another active westerly wave is likely to enter in the country through Balochistan on Friday Under the influence of this weather system, Balochistan: Rain with snowfall over the hills is expected at a number of places in Balochistan from Friday to Sunday. Sindh: Rain-thunderstorm is expected at isolated places in Sindh during Friday to Saturday. KP/FATA: Rain-thunderstorm with snowfall over the hills is expected at scattered places in KP, FATA from Saturday to Wednesday Punjab/Islamabad: Rain-thunderstorm with snowfall over the hills is expected at scattered places in upper Punjab from Sunday to Wednesday. Rain is also expected at isolated places in southern Punjab on Saturday/Sunday. GB/Kashmir: Rain-thunderstorm with snowfall over the hills is expected at scattered places in Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir from Saturday to Wednesday.
(Muhammad Irfan Virk) Date:
January 08 2017 Press Release Cold wave conditions in the country likely to continue in next 3-4 days Office informed that the wet spell of rain/snowfall over upper parts of the country has subsided. Due to recent heavy snowfall over the hills of northern areas, upper KP, Galliyat and Kashmir, cold wave has grip most parts of the country.
Lowest minimum temperature recorded on Sunday Skardu -12°C, Quetta -10°C, Kalat -09 °C, Kalam -08°C, Dalbandin, Gupis -06°C, Parachinar, Astore -05°C, Malamjabba, Hunza, Murree, Rawalakot -04°C, Bagrote, Dir -03 °C, Gilgit, Kakul, Drosh -02°C, Zhob -01°C, Risalpur, Chitral 00°C.
--sd-- Spokesman Date:
January 02 2017 Press Release Rain/Snowfall predicted in the country during the current week Met. Office informed that a westerly wave is likely to approach upper parts of the country on Tuesday. Under the influence of this weather system, intermittent rain/thunderstorm and snowfall are expected over upper parts of the country from Tuesday to Saturday.
--sd-- (Muhammad Irfan Virk) Deputy Director NWFC, Islamabad
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