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Press Releases

Issue Date: 9 Mar, 2021 15:14

Rains predicted in Upper/Central parts of the Country during coming 4/5 days

Met Office informed that a strong westerly wave is likely to enter in Pakistan on Wednesday and likely to persist till Sunday. Under the influence of this weather system:

  • Rain/thunderstorm (isolated heavy falls) with snowfall over the high mountains is expected in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Kohat, Peshawar, Kurram, Waziristan, Bannu, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal and Jhelum from Wednesday to Sunday with occasional gaps
  • Rain-wind-thunderstorm (with hailstorm) is expected in D.I. Khan, Bhakkar, Mianwali, Layyah, Sargodha, Khushab, Hafizabad, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Narowal, Kasur and Okara during Wednesday(night) to Sunday with occasional gaps.
  • Rain-wind-thunderstorm is also expected in Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Chaman, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Khanewal, Sahiwal, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Sukkur and Larkana on Thursday(night) and Friday.

Note:

Heavy rain fall may trigger landslides in the vulnerable areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir from Thursday to Sunday.

Spokesperson



Issue Date: 1 Jan, 2021 14:45

First Rain/snow of 2021 predicted in Upper parts of the Country

Met Office informed that 1st rain/snow of 2021 is expected from Sunday(evening) to Tuesday. A strong westerly wave is likely to enter in Pakistan on Sunday and likely to grip upper parts of the country on Monday. Under the influence of this weather system:

  • Rain/thunderstorm (isolated heavy falls) with snowfall over the hills is expected in Kashmir, Islamabad, Potohar region, Gujrat, Sialkot. Narowal Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura and Kasur during Sunday (evening) to Tuesday.
  • Rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Kohat, Peshawar, Kurum, during Monday/Tuesday. Rain is also expected in Mianwali, Khushab, Jhang, Sahiwal, Okara, T. T Singh, Faisalabad and Sargodha during the period.

Note: Heavy rain fall may trigger landslides in the vulnerable areas of Kashmir during Monday/Tuesday.

Spokesperson



Issue Date: 24 Dec, 2020 15:32

Rain and snowfall predicted in upper/central parts of the country during the weekend.

Met Office informed that a westerly wave is likely to enter western parts of the country on Saturday (evening/night) and likely to grip upper parts of the country on Sunday. Under the influence of this weather system:

  • Rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Barkhan and Qila Saifullah during Saturday (evening/night)/Sunday.
  • Rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Kohat, Peshawar, Kurum, Bannu, Waziristan, D.I Khan, Islamabad, Potohar region, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Jhang, Sialkot, during Saturday (evening/night) to Monday (morning).
  • Light rain is also expected in Multan, Sahiwal, Okara, D. G Khan, T. T Singh, Faisalabad, Bhakkar and Layyah on Sunday.
  • Murree, Galliyat, Dir, Sawat, Kohistan, Shangla, Mansehra, Astore, Hunza Valley, Neelum Valley, Bagh and Rawalkot may receive good snowfall during the period.
  • Cold wave conditions are likely to grip upper parts of the country. Foggy conditions may intensify in plain areas of the country with frost in Potohar region and adjoining areas after this wet spell.

Spokesperson



Issue Date: 9 Dec, 2020 16:34

More Rain and snowfall predicted in the country from Thursday to Saturday

Met Office informed that present weather system is likely to persist till Saturday. Under the influence of this weather system:

  • Rain-thunderstorm with snowfall over the hills is expected in Quetta, Zhob, Awaran, Lasbella, Ziarat, Barkhan, Khuzdar, Sibbi, Naseerabad, Turbat and Qila Saifullah, Sukkur and Larkana during Thursday/Friday.
  • Rain-thunderstorm with snowfall over the hills is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohat, Peshawar, Buner, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Kurum, Bannu, Waziristan, Islamabad, Potohar region, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Jhang, Sialkot, Sahiwal, Okara, T. T Singh, Faisalabad, Bhakkar, Layyah, Multan, D. G Khan, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during Friday/ Saturday.
  • Murree and Galliyat may receive good rain/snowfall on Friday/Saturday.
  • Landsliding may occur in hilly areas of Kashmir, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa and Gilgit-Baltistan during Friday/Saturday.
  • Temperature are likely to fall and foggy conditions intensify after this wet spell.

Spokesperson



Issue Date: 5 Dec, 2020 21:22

Rain and snowfall predicted in the country during coming Week

Met Office informed that a westerly weather system is likely to approach western and upper parts of the country from Sunday (night) and expected to persist in upper parts till Wednesday (morning). Under the influence of this weather system:

  • Rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Mansehra and Abbottabad, from Monday to Wednesday.
  • Rain-thunderstorm is expected in Bannu, Kohat, Charsadda, Mardan, Peshawar, Kurum, D. I. Khan, Waziristan, Islamabad, Potohar region, Bhakkar, Mianwali, Khushab, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot and Lahore during Monday to Tuesday
  • Rain-thunderstorm with Snowfall over hills is also expected in Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Qila Saifullah and Qila Abdullah on Monday/Tuesday.
  • Murree and Galliyat may also receive rain/snowfall on Monday/Tuesday.

Spokesperson



Issue Date: 24 Sep, 2020 14:37

Rain-wind-thunderstorm Predicted in Upper Parts of the Country from Saturday (night) to Wednesday

Met Office informed that a western disturbance is likely to enter upper parts of the country from Saturday (26th Sep, night) and likely to prevail till Wednesday (30th Sep). Under the influence of this weather system:

  • Rain/wind- thunderstorm is expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Mianwali, Khushab, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad and Kasur during Saturday (night) to Wednesday with occasional gaps. Dust-thunderstorm are also expected in Bhakkar, Layyah, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan and Bahawalpur from Sunday to Tuesday.
  • This weather system will subside the Prevailing hot weather conditions in upper and central parts of the country.

Spokesperson



Issue Date: 2 Sep, 2020 14:05

Rain subsided in Karachi, More rains predicted in upper parts on Thursday/Friday

Rain subsided in Karachi

Rains in Sindh have subsided and dry weather is expected to prevail in most parts of the Sindh during next 10 days, with one or two brief rains at a few places during the period. Dry weather conditions in Karachi will be supportive for rescue/relief operation during next 10 days.

More rains predicted in upper parts on Thursday/Friday

Rain-thundershower with Isolated heavy falls are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Kasur, Okara, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Bahawalnagar, Dir, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan on Thursday/ Friday. Heavy falls may generate urban flooding in Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore and may trigger landslides in vulnerable areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the period.

Spokesperson



Issue Date: 29 Aug, 2020 22:12

Widespread moderate/heavy Rains Predicted in Upper parts
in next three days (Sun-Tue)

Impact: Urban/Flash flooding, risk of riverine floods

A strong rainy system is likely to approach in upper parts of the country that will produce widespread rain with heavy fall at a number of places in Punjab, upper KPK, GB/ AJK during Sunday (evening) to Tuesday.

  • Heavy to Very Heavy falls are also expected in Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Faisalabad, Jhang, Sargodha, Mianwali, Khushab, Toba Tek Singh from Monday to Wednesday. Heavy falls may also likely in Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Bahawalpur, Khanewal, Zhob and Barkhan.
  • Heavy to Very Heavy falls are also expected in Dir, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Kohistan, Haripur, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Peshawar, Charsadda, Swabi, Mardan, Kohat and Kurram from Monday to Wednesday.
  • Heavy rainfall may generate urban/ flash flooding and Land Sliding in Vulnerable Areas from Monday to Tuesday.
  • Flows are expected to increase significantly in rivers, streams and local nullahs.

Note:

All Concerned Authorities are advised to remain ALERT particularly the reservoirs operators/ water managers..

Spokesperson



Issue Date: 28 Aug, 2020 16:35

More Monsoon Rains predicted in Sindh and Balochistan from Saturday to Monday
(Impact: Aggravation of existing urban flooding and water logging in Lower Sindh)

Met office informed that another monsoon rain bearing system is likely to enter in Sindh on Saturday. Under the influence of this system:

  • Rain/wind-thundershowers, with isolated heavy to very heavy falls, are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Shaheed Benazirabad, Dadu, Tharparker, Nagarparker, Mirpurkhas, Islam Kot, Umar Kot, Sanghar, Sukkur and Larkana from Saturday (evening) to Monday.
  • Rain-thundershowers with isolated heavy falls are also expected in Lasbella, Khuzdar, Awaran, Barkhan, Zhob, Musa Khel, Loralai, Kohlu and Sibbi during Sunday and Monday. Rain-thundershower are also expected in Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Khanpur, Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Khanewal and Sahiwal during the period.

Note:

Heavy rainfall may further aggravate existing urban flooding/water logging in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Mirpurkhas and Badin on Sunday and Monday. Heavy downpour may generate flash flooding in Sibbi, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella and Dera Ghazi Khan during the period.

All Concerned Authorities are advised to remain ALERT.

Spokesperson



Issue Date: 24 Aug, 2020 16:13

More Monsoon Rains predicted in the country during the week

Impact: Risk of urban flooding/flash flooding and water logging in Lower Sindh


Met office informed that strong monsoon currents will continue to penetrate in the Country during the current week. In Southern parts from Monday to Wednesday and in upper parts from Tuesday to Thursday. Under the influence of this system:

  • Rain/wind-thundershowers, with isolated heavy to very heavy falls, are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Shaheed Benazirabad, Dadu, Tharparker, Nagarparker, Mirpurkhas, Islam Kot, Umar Kot, Sanghar, Sukkur and Larkana from Monday to Wednesday
  • Rain-thundershowers with isolated heavy falls are also expected in Lasbella, Khuzdar, Awaran, Barkhan, Zhob, Musa Khel, Loralai, Kohlu and Sibbi during Monday and Tuesday.
  • Widespread rain/wind-thundershowers (with few heavy falls) are expected in Kashmir, Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa and Gilgit-Baltistan from Tuesday to Thursday.

Note:

  • Heavy rainfall may generate urban flooding/water logging in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta and Badin from Monday to Tuesday. Heavy downpour may generate flash flooding in hill torrents of Kalat, Khuzdar and Lasbella during the period.
  • Heavy falls may generate urban flooding in Peshawar, Charsadda, Mardan, Haripur, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Jhelum, Sialkot, Hafizabad, Sargodha, Lahore and Faisalabad on Wednesday and Thursday and may trigger landslides in the vulnerable areas of Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa..
  • All Concerned Authorities are advised to remain ALERT.

Spokesperson