National Weather Forecasting Centre, Islamabad
Pakistan Meteorological Department

  • Thursday, 21 November 2024
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Press Release
Issue Date: 18 Nov, 2024 01:42 PM

Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with snowfall over mountains) predicted in upper parts from 14th (evening/night) to 16th November (morning), 2024.

Met office predicted that a frontal weather system is likely to approach upper parts of the country on 14th November (evening). Under the influence of these weather systems:

  • Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with snowfall over mountains) are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Swabi, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) and Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza, Ghanche, Shigar) from 14th (evening/night) to 16th November (afternoon).
  • Light rain-wind/thunderstorm is also expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Jhelum, Peshawar, Hangu, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Waziristan, Dera Ismail Khan, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Lahore, Mianwali, Khushab, Sargodha on 14th (evening/night)/15th November. While, in Quetta, Ziarat, Zhob, Barkhan, Musakhel, Qilla Saifullah, Bhakkar, Layyah and Dera Ghazi Khan on 15th November.
  • Possible Impacts and advises:

    • Prevailing smoggy conditions are likely to subside in Islamabad, Pothohar region, parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper Punjab and air quality conditions are likely to improve during the forecast period.
    • Dense foggy conditions are likely to develop in the plains of Punjab following the wet spell.
    • Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
    • Travelers and tourists are advised to remain cautious and manage their travelling according to weather forecast.
    • Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation. Any significant change will be updated accordingly.

      For latest weather updates please visit: https://www.pmd.gov.pk/en/

    Spokesperson



    Press Release
    Issue Date: 17 Oct, 2024 09:02 AM

    Depression over West-central Arabian Sea

    The Depression over West-central Arabian Sea has moved further northwestward during past 12 hours and now lies at around Latitude 18.6N & Longitude 58.4E, at a distance of about 1150km southwest of Karachi, 830km southwest of Gwadar, 130km southeast of Duqm, Oman, 190km south-southwest of Masirah, Oman and 490 northeast of Salalah, Oman.

    • The system is likely to move further northwest towards Oman coast and weaken into a well-marked low pressure area by morning of 16 October. Squally winds of 30-40 Km/hour gusting 50Km/hour are likely around the system center with sea condition to remain rough till morning

    None of the Pakistan coastal area is under any threat from this system.

    Spokesperson



    Press Release
    Issue Date: 15 Oct, 2024 10:56 AM

    Depression over West-central Arabian Sea

    The Depression over West-central Arabian Sea has slowly moved further westward during past 10 hours and now lies at around Latitude 16.0N & Longitude 60.8E, at a distance of about 1190km southwest of Karachi, 1100km southwest of Ormara. 1020km south of Gwadar, 520km southeast of Masirah, Oman and 720 east of Salalah, Oman. The system is likely to move further west towards Oman coast and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area by this afternoon

    • Squally winds of 30-40 Km/hour gusting 50Km/hour are likely around the system Centre till evening and reduce thereafter. Sea condition to remain rough till evening and improve thereafter. Fishermen of Balochistan are advised to remain careful and avoid going to deep sea till evening

    None of the Pakistan coastal area is any threat from this system.

    Spokesperson



    Press Release
    Issue Date: 15 Oct, 2024 09:08 AM

    Depression over West-central Arabian Sea

    The Depression over Central Arabian Sea has moved further west-northwestward during past 10 hours and now lies over West-central Arabian Sea at around Latitude 16.2N & Longitude 61.0E, at a distance of about 1150km southwest of Karachi, 1080km southwest of Ormara. 1010km south of Gwadar, 520km southeast of Masirah, Oman and 740 east of Salalah, Oman. The system is likely to move further west towards Oman coast and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next 12 hours.

    • Squally winds with speed of 30-40 Km/hour gusting 50Km/hour are likely around the system center with sea condition to remain rough till tomorrow. Fishermen of Balochistan are advised to remain careful and avoid going to deep sea till tomorrow

    None of the Pakistan coastal area is any threat from this system.

    Spokesperson



    Press Release
    Issue Date: 14 Oct, 2024 01:10 PM

    Depression over Central Arabian Sea

    The Depression over Central Arabian Sea has moved slowly west-northwestward during last 12 hours and now lies around Latitude 16.2N & Longitude 64.0E at a distance of about 1010km southwest of Karachi, & Ormara. 1000km south-southeast of Gwadar and 740km southeast of Masirah, Oman. The system is likely to keep moving west-northwestward towards Oman coast.

    • Squally winds with speed of 30-40 Km/hour gusting 50Km/hour are likely around the system center with sea condition to remain rough 15th Oct evening. Fishermen are advised to remain careful and avoid going to deep sea till tomorrow.

    None of the Pakistan coastal area is any threat from this system. However, cloudy weather with chances of drizzle expected along Sindh-Makran coast today. PMD’s cyclone warning center, Karachi is monitoring the system and will issue update accordingly.

    Spokesperson



    Press Release
    Issue Date: 14 Oct, 2024 09:00 AM

    Depression over Central Arabian Sea

    The well-marked low-pressure area (WML) over east-central Arabian Sea moved west-northwestward during last 12 hours, intensified into a Depression and now lies near Latitude 15.6N & Longitude 64.8E over central Arabian Sea at a distance of about 1060km southwest of Karachi, 1080km south of Ormara and 1110km southeast of Gwadar. The system is likely to move further west-northwestward towards Oman coast.

    • Squally wind of speed 30-40 Km/hour gusting 50Km/hour are likely around the system center for next two days. Fishermen are advised to remain careful and avoid going to deep sea.

    None of the Pakistan coastal area is any threat from this system. PMD’s cyclone warning center, Karachi is monitoring the system and will issue update accordingly.

    Spokesperson



    Press Release
    Issue Date: 13 Oct, 2024 12:16 PM

    Well Marked Low Pressure Area over Central Arabian Sea

    The Well marked low pressure area (WML) over east central Arabian Sea moved slightly west-southwestward and now lies near Latitude 15.8N & Longitude 65.9E over central Arabian Sea about 1000km south/southwest of Karachi. Due to favorable environmental conditions, the system is likely to concentrate into a Depression in next 12 hours and move initially towards west/northwest.

    • Currently none of the Pakistan coastal area is likely to be impacted by this weather system. PMD’s cyclone warning center, Karachi is monitoring the system and will issue update accordingly.

      Spokesperson



      Press Release
      Issue Date: 12 Oct, 2024 12:15 PM

      Well Marked Low Pressure Area over Central Arabian Sea

      The low-pressure area (LPA) over Southeast Arabian Sea has intensified into Well marked low pressure area (WML) and moved westward now lies near Latitude 17.0 N & Longitude 66.5E over central Arabian Sea about 900km south of Karachi. Due to favorable environmental conditions, the system is likely to concentrate into a Depression by tomorrow and move initially towards west/northwest.

      • Currently none of the Pakistan coastal area is likely to be impacted by this weather system. PMD’s cyclone warning center, Karachi is monitoring the system and will issue update accordingly.

        Spokesperson



        Press Release
        Issue Date: 11 Oct, 2024 12:17 PM

        Low Pressure Area over Southeast Arabian Sea

        Met Office informed that a low-pressure area has formed over Southeast Arabian Sea at around Latitude 17.0 N & Longitude 72.0 E at a distance of about 1000km southeast of Karachi. Due to favorable environmental conditions, the system is likely to concentrate into a Depression during next 2/3 days and move initially towards northwest. 2.

        • Currently none of the Pakistan coastal area is likely to be impacted by this weather system. PMD’s cyclone warning center, Karachi is monitoring the system and will issue update accordingly.

          Spokesperson



          Press Release
          Issue Date: 4 Oct, 2024 04:34 PM

          RAIN-WIND/THUNDERSTORM PREDICTED IN UPPER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY FROM 05TH TO 08TH OCTOBER, 2024.

          Met office predicted that a westerly wave is likely to approach upper parts of the country on 05th October. Under the influence of this weather system:
          Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with isolated heavy fall/hailstorm) are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla,
          Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Peshawar, Swabi, Charsadda and Nowshera from 05th to 08th October. While, rain-wind/thunderstorm in Mardan, Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat, Hangu, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Waziristan and Dera Ismail Khan from 05th to 07th October with occasional gaps.
          Punjab/Islamabad: Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with isolated hailstorm) are expected in Islamabad,Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal,
          Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Khushab, Sargodha,
          Mianwali, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Chiniot, Faisalabad during 05th, 07th and 08th October with occasional gaps. while rain-wind/thunderstorm in
          Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah and Bhakkar from 06th to 08th October with occasional gaps.
          Kashmir: Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with isolated moderate to heavy rainfall/hailstorm) are expected in Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad,
          Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) from 05th to 08th October.
          Gilgit-Baltistan: Rain-wind/thunderstorm (with few heavy fall) is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza, Ghanche,
          Shigar) from 05th to 08th October.
          Balochistan: Rain-wind/thunderstorm is expected in Quetta, Zhob, Barkhan, Lasbella, Panjgur and Awaran on 06th and 07th October, 2024.
          Sindh: Hot & Dry weather is expected in most parts of the province.
          Possible Impacts and advises:
          • Moderate to heavy rains may increase flow in local nullahs/streams in Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kohistan, Chitral, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir,
          Dir, Swat, Mala Kand, Shangla, Bajaur, Mohmand and Khyber during the forecast period.
          • Landslides may disrupt roads in the vulnerable points of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan during the forecast period.
          • Windstorm and lightning may affect/damage weak structures like roof/wall of Kacha houses, electric poles, bill boards, vehicles, and solar panels etc. during the
          forecast period.
          • Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
          • Travelers 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.
          Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation. Any significant change will be
          updated accordingly.
          For latest weather updates please visit: https://www.pmd.gov.pk/en/

          Spokesperson