The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), as the sole national authority for weather and climate monitoring, issues this clarification in response to unverified reports and social media content suggesting that Pakistan will experience the “Extremely cold winter.” These claims are scientifically unfounded and not supported by PMD’s seasonal outlook or current global climate indicators.

PMD’s Seasonal Winter Forecast (December – February), based on regional and global climate prediction models validated and verified through WMO-supported systems, indicates near-normal to slightly below-normal rainfall and temperatures will be slightly above normal over most parts of the country. While localized cold spells are likely due to passing western disturbances, no evidence supports an exceptionally severe or record-breaking cold season across Pakistan.

Current oceanic and atmospheric analyses indicate the presence of a weak to moderate La Niña phase over the equatorial Pacific Ocean. Historically, La Niña conditions tend to suppress the intensity and frequency of winter weather systems over South and Southwest Asia, including Pakistan. Consequently, such conditions usually result in fewer and weaker western disturbances reaching the country, reduced rainfall and snowfall activity over the northern and western highlands, and milder temperature anomalies across the plains of Punjab and Sindh. Therefore, the ongoing La Niña event is expected to moderate the overall intensity of the upcoming winter season, contrary to the unfounded claims of an exceptionally cold or record-breaking winter in Pakistan.

PMD advises the public and media to rely only on official forecasts and bulletins available through its website and verified communication channels. Circulating false information about weather and climate can cause unnecessary alarm and public confusion.

PMD remains committed to providing scientifically accurate, evidence-based, and timely forecasts in line with World Meteorological Organization (WMO) standards for the safety and socio-economic well-being of the nation.

According to the Met. office: A well-marked low-pressure system (WML) is presently located over the Gulf of Kutch, resulting in moist currents penetrating into the Sindh region. Moist currents from the Bay of Bengal are also likely to penetrate into upper Punjab from tonight, while moist currents from both the Bay of Bengal and the north Arabian Sea are expected to strengthen between 04th and 06th October. In addition, A fresh Western Disturbance (WD) is anticipated to approach the upper parts of the country tonight. It is likely to intensify from 03rd October and may persist until 07th October. Under the influence of these meteorological conditions:

Punjab/Islamabad:

Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm is expected at isolated places in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Mianwali and Khushab from tonight to 03rd October. Widespread rain-windstorm/thunderstorm with scattered heavyfalls is expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Mianwali, Khushab, Noorpurthal, Bhakkar, Layyah, Sargodha, Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Pakpattan, Bahawalnagar, Vehari, Khanewal, Multan, Lodhran, Bahawalpur, Rahimyar Khan, Rajanpur, Kot Addu and Dera Ghazi Khan from 04th to 06th October. Hailstorm is also expected during the period.

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa:

Widespread rain-windstorm/thunderstorm with scattered heavyfalls/hailstorm is expected in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kohat, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Waziristan, Tank and Dera Ismail Khan from 02nd to 07th October.

Kashmir/Gilgit-Baltistan:

Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm is expected at isolated places in Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) and Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar) on 02nd and 03rd October. Widespread rain-windstorm/thunderstorm with isolated heavyfalls/hailstorm is expected in Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) and Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar) from 04th to 07th October.

Sindh:

Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm with isolated heavyfalls is expected in Tharparker (Mithi, Islamkot, Nagarparkar, Chachro, Dhali, Diplo, Kaloi), Umer Kot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Khairpur, Matiari, Tando Allayar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Karachi, Thatta, Badin and Sajawal from tonight to 03rd October.

Balochistan:

Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm is expected at isolated places in Zhob, Sherani, Loralai, Kohlu, Barkhan, Dera Bugti, Musakhel, Qila Saifullah, Quetta, Ziarat, Sibbi and Naseerabad from 04th (Night) to 06th October.

Possible Impacts and advises:

• Windstorm, Hailstorm and lightning may damage weak structures like roof/wall of Kacha houses, electric poles, bill boards, vehicles and solar panels etc during the forecast period.
• Possibility of landslides in vulnerable hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, Galliyat and Kashmir during the forecast period.
• Heavy downpour may cause urban flood in low lying areas of Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Faisalabad from 04th (night) to 06th October.
• Heavy rains may generate flash floods in local nullahs/streams of Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi and Kashmir from 04th (night) to 06th October.
• Day & Night Temperatures are likely to drop significantly during the wet spell.
• Snowfall is also likely over the high mountains of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Public, travelers/tourists are advised to avoid unusual exposure to vulnerable areas and keep updated about latest weather conditions.

Note

All concerned authorities are advised to remain “Vigilant” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward Situation during the forecast period. Tropical Warning Center of PMD is continuously monitoring the system.

For daily weather updates please visit: www.pmd.gov.pk, Pak Weather Application, Social Media platforms & CAP (Alert).

According to Met. office a well-marked low pressure weather system lies over Gujrat (India). This weather system is likely to move west north westward. Moist currents from northeastern Arabian Sea are penetrating southeastern parts of Sindh. A fresh westerly wave is likely to approach upper parts of the country on 3rd October. Under the influence of these meteorological conditions.

Rain-wind/thunderstorm is expected in Tharparker (Mithi, Islamkot, Nagarparkar, Chachro, Dhali, Diplo, Kaloi), Umer Kot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Khairpur, Matiari, Tando Allayar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Karachi, Thatta, Badin and Sajawal from 29th September (night) to 02nd October with occasional gaps. Isolated moderate to heavyfalls are also likely in Tharparker, Umer Kot and Mirpur Khas during the forecast period.

Possible Impacts and advises:

• Windstorm and lightning may damage weak structures like roof/wall of Kacha houses, electric poles, bill boards, vehicles and solar panels etc during the forecast period.
• Public, travelers/tourists are advised to avoid unusual exposure to vulnerable areas and keep updated about latest weather conditions.

Note

All concerned authorities are advised to take necessary measures to avoid any untoward Situation during the forecast period. Tropical warning center of PMD is continuously monitoring the system.

For daily weather updates please visit: www.pmd.gov.pk, Pak Weather Application, Social Media platforms & CAP (Alert).

According to Met. office a low-pressure system is currently located over Madhya Pradesh (India) and likely to move west northwest wards and likely to reach Rajasthan and adjoining parts of Sindh on 06th September. Due to this weather system strong Monsoon currents are likely to penetrate in Sindh and eastern parts of Punjab from 06th onwards. Under the influence of these meteorological conditions.

Sindh

Widespread rain-wind/thundershower (with scattered heavy to very heavy falls) are expected in Tharparker (Mithi, Islamkot, Nagarparkar, Chachro, Dhali, Diplo, Kaloi), Umer Kot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Khairpur, Shaheed Benazirabad, Matiari, Tando Allayar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Hyderabad, Karachi, Thatta, Badin Sajawal, Jamshoro, Dadu, Kashmore, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Shikarpur and Ghotki from 06th (evening/night) to 09th September with occasional gaps.

Punjab/Islamabad

Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) is expected in Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Bahawalnagar, Vehari, Khanewal, Multan, Lodhran, Bahawalpur, Rahimyar Khan, Rajanpur, Kot Addu and Dera Ghazi Khan from 06th (evening/night) to 08th September. While, at isolated places in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad and Wazirabad during the forecast period.

Balochistan

Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) is expected in Barkhan, Musakhel, Loralai, Sibbi, Zhob, Naseerabad, Bolan, Dera Bugti, Kohlu, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Awaran, Pasni, Ormara and Gawadar from 07th to 09th September. with occasional gaps

Kashmir/ Gilgit-Baltistan

Rain-wind/thundershower (with Isolated heavy falls) is expected in Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) from 06th (evening) to 08th September. with occasional gaps.

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa

Rain-wind/thundershower is expected in Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Swabi, Peshawar, Mardan, Kohat and Kurrum from 07th to 09th September.

Possible Impacts and Advises

• Torrential rains may cause urban flood in low lying areas of Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad, Tharparker, Khairpur, Sukkur, Larkana, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Hyderabad and Karachi, from 07th to 09th September. More rains in flood affected areas of Punjab may exacerbate the situation during the forecast period.
• Flash flooding in Hill Torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan and adjoining eastern and Southern parts of Balochistan from 07th to 09th September.
• Landslides may cause roads closure in the vulnerable hilly areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat and Kashmir during the forecast period.
• Heavy falls/windstorm and lightning may damage weak structures like roof/wall of Kacha houses, electric poles, bill boards, vehicles and solar panels etc during the forecast period.
• Public, Travelers and tourists are advised to avoid unusual exposure to vulnerable areas to avoid any untoward situation and keep updated about latest weather conditions.

Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “HIGH ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.

For daily weather updates please visit: PMD Website, Pak Weather App, Social Media platform & CAP (Alert).

According to Met. office strong monsoon currents from Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal are likely to penetrate upper parts of the country from 29th August. A westerly wave is also likely to approach upper and central parts from 30th August. Under the influence of these meteorological conditions:

Kashmir/ Gilgit-Baltistan:

Widespread rain-wind/thundershower (with scattered heavy falls at times very heavy) is expected in Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) from 29th August to 02nd September and rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) in Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar) from 30th August to 01st September with occasional gaps.

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa:

Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls at times very heavy) is expected in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kohat, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Waziristan, Tank and Dera Ismail Khan from 29th August to 01st September.

Punjab/Islamabad:

Widespread rain-wind/thundershower (with scattered heavy falls at times very heavy) is expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Mianwali, Khushab, Sargodha, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Faisalabad and Sahiwal from 29th August to 02nd September with occasional gaps. Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) is also likely in D.G. Khan, Bhakkar, Layyah, Multan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rajanpur and Rahimyar Khan from 29th (night) August to 02nd September.

Sindh:

Rain-wind/thundershower is expected in Mithi, Tharparkar, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Dadu and Umer Kot on 30th and 31st August with occasional gaps.

Balochistan:

Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) is expected in Barkhan, Musakhel, Loralai, Sibbi, Zhob, Kalat & Khuzdar from 30th August to 01st September with occasional gaps.

Possible Impacts and Advises:

• Heavy rains may generate flash floods in local nullahs/streams of Kashmir, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Northeast Punjab, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi and Mardan from 29th August (night) to 01st September.
• Heavy downpour may cause urban flood in low lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Peshawar, Nowshera and Mardan from 29th August (night) to 01st September.
• Landslides/mudslides may cause roads closure in the vulnerable hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, Galliyat and Kashmir during the forecast period.
• Heavy falls/windstorm and lightning may damage weak structures like roof/wall of Kacha houses, electric poles, bill boards, vehicles and solar panels etc during the forecast period.
• Public, Travelers and tourists are advised to avoid unusual exposure to vulnerable areas to avoid any untoward situation and keep updated about latest weather conditions.

Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “HIGH ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.

For daily weather updates please visit: PMD Website, Pak Weather App, Social Media platform & CAP (Alert).

Heavy rains expected in Sindh and eastern/southern Balochistan from 27th to 29th August

According to the Met. Office, strong monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal are likely to penetrate upper parts of the country from 22nd August. A westerly wave is likely to approach upper parts on 22nd (night). Under the influence of these meteorological conditions:

Kashmir / Gilgit-Baltistan:

Widespread rain-wind/thundershower (with scattered heavy falls at times very heavy) is expected in Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) and rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) in Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar) from 23rd to 27th August with occasional gaps.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:

Widespread rain-wind/thundershower (with scattered heavy falls at times very heavy) is expected in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kohat, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Waziristan, Tank and Dera Ismail Khan from 23rd to 26th August.

Punjab / Islamabad:

Widespread rain-wind/thundershower (with scattered heavy falls at times very heavy) is expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Mianwali, Khushab, Sargodha, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Faisalabad and Sahiwal from 23rd to 27th August with occasional gaps. Scattered rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) is also likely in D.G. Khan, Bhakkar, Layyah, Multan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rajanpur and Rahimyar Khan on 24th & 27th August.

Sindh:

Rain-wind/thundershower is expected in Mithi, Tharparkar, Umer Kot and Mirpurkhas from 23rd (evening/night) to 26th August with occasional gaps.

Balochistan:

Rain-wind/thundershower is expected in Barkhan, Musakhel, Loralai, Sibbi, Zhob, Kalat & Khuzdar from 23rd (evening/night) to 26th August.

Possible Impacts & Advises:

• Torrential rains may generate flash floods in local nullahs/streams of Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Northeast Punjab, Kashmir and hill torrents of D.G. Khan and adjoining areas from 23rd to 26th August.
• Heavy downpour may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Peshawar, Nowshera and Mardan from 23rd to 27th August.
• Landslides/mudslides may cause road closures in vulnerable hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, Galliyat and Kashmir during the forecast period.
• Heavy falls, windstorms and lightning may damage weak structures such as roof/wall of kacha houses, electric poles, billboards, vehicles and solar panels etc. during the forecast period.
• The public, travelers and tourists are advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to vulnerable areas and keep updated about the latest weather conditions.

Note:

All concerned authorities are advised to remain “HIGH ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.

For Daily Weather Updates:

• Website: www.pmd.gov.pk
• Pak Weather Application: Google Play
• Social Media & CAP Alerts

According to Met Office, strong monsoon currents from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are continuously penetrating the country, especially the southern parts. Under the influence of these meteorological conditions:

Sindh:

Widespread rain-wind/thundershower (with scattered heavyfalls at times very heavy) is expected in Mithi, Tharparker, Umer Kot, Mirpurkhas, Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Karachi, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Tando Allayar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Sanghar, Jamshoro, while at scattered places in Sukkur, Larkana, Khairpur and Jacobabad from 19th to 22nd August with occasional gaps.

Balochistan:

Rain-wind/thundershower (with scattered heavyfalls) is expected in Barkhan, Musakhel, Loralai, Sibbi, Zhob, Qilla Saifullah, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Awaran, Kech, Gawadar and Panjgur from 19th to 22nd August with occasional gaps.

Other Areas:

Subdued rain-wind/thundershower is expected at isolated places in Islamabad, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, upper Punjab (Rawalpindi, Attock, Murree/Galliyat, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Lahore, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan and Rajanpur), and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi) from 19th to 22nd August.

Possible Impacts and Advises:

• Torrential rains may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of Sindh (Karachi, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Tharparker, Umer Kot, Mirpurkhas, Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Tando Allayar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Sanghar, Jamshoro) from 19th to 22nd August.
• Torrential rains may generate flash floods in north/southeastern parts of Balochistan from 19th to 22nd August.
• Heavyfalls, windstorms, and lightning may damage weak structures (kacha houses, electric poles, billboards, vehicles, solar panels, etc.) during the forecast period.
• Public, travelers, and tourists are advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to vulnerable areas to prevent any untoward situation and remain updated with the latest weather conditions.

Note:

All concerned authorities are advised to remain "ALERT" and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation.

For Daily Weather Updates:

• Website: www.pmd.gov.pk
• Pak Weather Mobile Application: Google Play
• Social Media Platforms & CAP (Alert)

According to Met. office strong monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are continuously penetrating in the country. Low Pressure System (LPA) over the Bay of Bengal is likely to move westward from 17th August and intensify this monsoon activity. A westerly wave is also present over the country under the influence of these meteorological conditions.

Kashmir/ Gilgit-Baltistan

Widespread rain-wind/thundershower (with scattered heavy falls at times very heavy) is expected in Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) and Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar) from 17th to 19th August with occasional gaps.

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa

Widespread rain-wind/thundershower (with scattered heavy falls at times very heavy) is expected in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kohat, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Waziristan, Tank and Dera Ismail Khan from 17th to 19th August.

Punjab/Islamabad

Widespread rain-wind/thundershower (with scattered heavy falls at times very heavy) is expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal Mianwali, Khushab, Sargodha, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Faisalabad and Sahiwal from 17th to 19th August. with occasional gaps. Scattered rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavyfalls) is also likely in D.G. Khan, Bhakkar, Layyah, Multan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rajanpur and Rahimyar Khan from 18th to 20th August.

Sindh

Rain-wind/thundershower (with scattered heavy falls at times very heavy) is expected in Mithi, Tharparker, Umer Kot, Mirpurkhas, Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Karachi, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Tando Allayar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Sanghar, Jamshoro, Sukkur, Larkana, Khairpur and Jacobabad from 17th to 22nd August with occasional gaps.

Balochistan

Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) is expected in Barkhan, Musakhel, Loralai, Sibbi, Zhob, Qilla Saifullah, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Awaran, Kech, Gawadar and Panjgur from 17th to 21st August.

Possible Impacts and advises

• Torrential rains may generate flash floods in local nullahs/streams of Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Buner, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Northeast Punjab, and Kashmir from 17th to 19st August, while flash flood also in hill torrent of Dera Ghazi Khan and eastern parts of Balochistan from 18th to 21st August.
• Torrential rains may cause urban flood in low lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Peshawar and Nowshera from 17th to 19th August and in Sindh (Tharparker, Umer Kot, Mirpurkhas, Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Karachi, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Tando Allayar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Sanghar, Jamshoro, Sukkur, Larkana, Khairpur and Jacobabad) from 17th to 22nd August with occasional gaps.
• Landslides/mudslides may cause roads closure in the vulnerable hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan Murree, Galliyat and Kashmir during the forecast period.
• Heavy falls/windstorm and lightning may damage weak structures like roof/wall of Kacha houses, electric poles, bill boards, vehicles and solar panels etc during the forecast period.
• Public, Travelers and tourists are advised to avoid unusual exposure to vulnerable areas to avoid any untoward situation and keep updated about latest weather conditions.

Note:

All concerned authorities are advised to remain "ALERT" and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation.

For latest weather updates please visit: https://www.pmd.gov.pk | PMD Mobile Application | CAP (Alert)

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are continuously penetrating the upper parts of the country. Moist currents from the Bay of Bengal are likely to intensify from 17th August. A westerly wave is currently affecting the upper parts and is likely to strengthen from 17th August. Under the influence of these meteorological conditions, rain-wind/thundershower (with scattered heavy falls) is expected in Islamabad, Kashmir, upper Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan from 14th to 17th August.

Kashmir/ Gilgit-Baltistan:

Widespread rain-wind/thundershower (with scattered heavy falls) is expected in Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) from 18th to 21st August, while rain-wind/thunderstorm (with isolated heavy falls) is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar) from 18th to 21st August with occasional gaps.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:

Widespread rain-wind/thundershower (with scattered heavy falls at times very heavy) is expected in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kohat, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Hangu and Karak from 18th to 21st August. Scattered rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) is also likely in Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Waziristan, Tank and Dera Ismail Khan from 18th to 21st August with occasional gaps.

Punjab / Islamabad:

Widespread rain-wind/thundershower (with scattered heavy falls at times very heavy) is expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Mianwali, Khushab, Sargodha, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Faisalabad and Sahiwal from 18th to 21st August with occasional gaps. Scattered rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) is also likely in D.G. Khan, Bhakkar, Layyah, Multan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rajanpur and Rahimyar Khan from 18th to 21st August.

Balochistan:

Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) is expected in Barkhan, Musakhel, Loralai, Sibbi, Zhob, Qilla Saifullah, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Awaran, Kech, Gawadar and Panjgur from 18th to 22nd August.

Sindh:

Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) is expected in Tharparker, Umer Kot, Mirpurkhas, Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Karachi, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Tando Allayar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Sanghar, Jamshoro, Sukkur, Larkana, Khairpur and Jacobabad from 18th to 22nd August with occasional gaps.

Possible Impacts and Advises:

• Heavy rains may generate flash floods in local nullahs/streams of Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Buner, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Northeast Punjab, and Kashmir from 15th to 21st August, while flash flood also in hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan and eastern parts of Balochistan from 18th to 21st August.
• Heavy falls may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Peshawar and Nowshera from 15th to 21st August.
• Landslides/mudslides may cause road closures in the vulnerable hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, Galliyat and Kashmir during the forecast period.
• Heavy falls/windstorm and lightning may damage weak structures like roof/wall of Kacha houses, electric poles, billboards, vehicles and solar panels during the forecast period.
• Public, travelers and tourists are advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to vulnerable areas and remain updated about latest weather conditions.

Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation.

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