National Weather Forecasting Centre, Islamabad
Pakistan Meteorological Department

  • Friday, 22 November 2024
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Press Release
Issue Date: 7 Oct, 2024 04:46 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 gapes.

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 gapes.  while rain-wind/thunderstorm in Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah and Bhakkar from 06th to 08th October with occasional gapes.

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-windstorm/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



Press Release
Issue Date: 23 Sep, 2024 09:50 AM

Rain-wind/thundershower predicted in upper/central parts from 26th September to 01st October, 2024.

Met office predicted that moist currents from Bay of Bengal are likely to penetrate in upper parts from 25Th September. A westerly wave is also likely to approach upper parts on 26Th September. Under the influence of these weather systems:

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: : Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavyfalls) are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Peshawar, Swabi, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat from 26th September (evening/night) to 01st October while in Hangu, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Waziristan and Dera Ismail Khan from 27th September to 01st October with occasional gapes.

Punjab/Islamabad: Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavyfalls) are expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Tala Gang, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Hafizabad, Wazirabad from 26th September (evening/night) to 01st October while in Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Khushab, Sargodha, Mianwali, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Okara, Pakpattan, Kasur and Bhakkar from 27th September (night) to 01th October.

Kashmir: Rain-wind/thundershower is expected in Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) from 26th September to 02nd October.

Gilgit-Baltistan: : Rain-wind/thunderstorm is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza, Ghanche, Shigar) from 26th September to 02nd October.

Balochistan:Hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the province.

Sindh: Hot & Dry weather is expected in most parts of the province. However, Rain wind thunderstorm is expected at isolated places in Mirpurkhas, Tharparker, Umerkot and adjoining areas from 26th to 28th September.

Possible Impacts and advises:

  • Heavy rains may increase flow in local nullas/streams in Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kohistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Nowshera, Swabi, Islamabad/Rawalpindi and Northeast Punjab during the forecast period.
  • Heavyfalls may cause urban flooding in low lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur and Sialkot during the wet 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.
  • Travellers 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



Press Release
Issue Date: 1 Sep, 2024 07:08 PM

Cyclonic Storm “ASNA” Over West Arabian Sea

The Cyclonic Storm (CS) “ASNA” (Pronounced as As-Na) having moved further southwestward during last 12 hours weakened into a Deep Depression and now lies at around Latitude 22.0 N & Longitude 61.2 E at a distance of about 320km northeast of Masirah Island (Oman), 340km east-southeast of Muscat (Oman) and 370km south of Gwadar. The system is likely to continue moving southwestwards and further weaken into a Depression by late night/early morning of September 2.

  • Sea conditions are likely to remain rough/very rough with squally winds of 40-50 Km/hour gusting 60Km/hour till tonight.
  • Fishermen of Balochistan hare advised not to venture in open sea till tomorrow.
    • This is the last bulletin in this regard.

Spokesperson



Press Release
Issue Date: 20 Sep, 2024 05:54 PM

Rain-wind/thundershower is predicted in upper parts on 02nd and 03rd September

Met office informed that moist current from Bay of Bengal are likely to penetrate upper parts from 02nd September. A westerly wave is also likely to approach western parts of the country on 02nd September evening. Under the influence of this weather system:

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavyfalls) are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Peshawar, Swabi, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Kurram, Orakzai, Kohat, Hangu, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Waziristan and Dera Ismail Khan on 02nd & 03rd September.

Punjab/Islamabad: Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavyfalls) are expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Tala Gang, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Khushab, Sargodha, Mianwali, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Okara, Pakpattan, Kasur and Bhakkar, on 02nd & 03rd September. Rain-wind/thundershower is expected in Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Khanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Layyah, Rajanpur and Rahimyar Khan on 03rd &  04th September with occasional gaps.

Kashmir: Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavyfalls) are expected in Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) from 02nd (night) to 03rd September.

Gilgit-Baltistan:  Rain-wind/thunderstorm is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza, Ghanche, Shigar) on 02nd & 03rd September.

Balochistan: Rain-wind/thundershower is expected in Quetta, Zhob, Sibi, Harnai, Ziarat, Kohlu, Barkhan, Loralai, Sherani, Qila Abdullah, Qila Saifullah, Khuzdar, Kalat, Naseerabad, Awaran and Lasbella from 02nd to 04th September with occasional gaps.

Sindh: Rain-wind/thundershower is expected in Sukkur, Larkana, Khairpur, Dadu, Jacobabad, Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tharparkar, Mithi, Mirpur Khas, Umarkot and Sanghar on 03rd  and 04th  September with occasional gaps.

Possible Impacts and advises:

  • Heavy rains may increase flow in local nullas and streams in Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kohistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Nowshera, Swabi, Islamabad/Rawalpindi and Northeast Punjab on 02nd(night) and 03rd 
  • Heavy Downpour may causeurban flooding in low lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Nowshera and Peshawar on 02nd night and 03rd
  • Landslidesmay disrupt roads in the vulnerable points of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan during the wet spell.  
  • Moderate rains may generate Landslides at vulnerable points and increase flows in local nullahs/streams of   Kalat, Khuzdar, Barkhan on 03rdand 04th September.
  • Heavy downpour/windstormand lightning may affect damage weak structures like roof/wall of Kacha houses, electric poles, bill boards, vehicles, cause disruptions in the roads 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



Press Release
Issue Date: 31 Aug, 2024 09:36 PM

Cyclonic Storm “ASNA” Over West-central Arabian Sea

The Cyclonic Storm (CS) “ASNA” (Pronounced as As-Na) over Central Arabian Sea continued to move further westward during past 6 hours and now lies at around Latitude 23.2 N & Longitude 63.8 E at a distance of about 370km southwest of Karachi, 250km southwest of Ormara and 260km south-southeast of Gwadar. The system is likely to track further westwards till tomorrow, then turn southwestward and weaken gradually.

Under its influence:

  • Rain-thundershowers with a few heavy falls and accompanied with squally winds (60-70Km/hour) likely in Hub, Lasbella, Awaran, Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Jiwani, Turbat, Panjgur and surroundings till tomorrow night.
  • Heavy rains may create water logging in low lying areas of Makran coast.
  • Sea conditions are likely to remain rough/very rough with squally winds of 60-70 Km/hour gusting 80Km/hour till 1 September.
  • Fishermen of Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea till September 1 night while those of Sindh can resume their activities from tomorrow.

PMD’s cyclone warning center, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and will issue the update accordingly. The concerned authorities are requested to keep them abreast through PMD advisory.

Spokesperson



Press Release
Issue Date: 31 Aug, 2024 03:25 PM

Cyclonic Storm “ASNA” Over West-central Arabian Sea

The Cyclonic Storm (CS) “ASNA” (Pronounced as As-Na) over northeast Arabian Sea has moved further west-southwestward during past 6 hours and now lies at around Latitude 23.3 N & Longitude 64.5 E at a distance of about 300km southwest of Karachi, 230km south-southwest of Ormara and 300km southeast of Gwadar. The system is likely to track further west-southwestwards.

Under its influence:

  • Rain-thundershowers with a few heavy falls and accompanied with squally winds (60-70Km/hour) likely in Hub, Lasbella, Awaran, Kech & Gwadar districts of Balochistan till tomorrow night.
  • Rain/showers of light/moderate intensity accompanied with occasional gusty winds likely in Karachi division, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, Hyderabad, T.M Khan, Matiari, Jamshoro and Dadu districts of Sindh today.
  • Heavy rains may create water logging in low lying areas of Makran coast.
  • Sea conditions are likely to remain rough/very rough with squally winds of 60-70 Km/hour gusting 80Km/hour.
  • Fishermen of Sindh are advised not to venture into open sea till tonight and those of Balochistan till tomorrow evening

PMD’s cyclone warning center, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and will issue the update accordingly. The concerned authorities are requested to keep them abreast through PMD advisory.

Spokesperson



Press Release
Issue Date: 31 Aug, 2024 09:01 AM

Cyclonic Storm “ASNA” Over Northeast Arabian Sea

The Cyclonic Storm (CS) “ASNA” (Pronounced as As-Na) over northeast Arabian Sea off Sindh coast has moved further westward during past 9 hours and now lies at around Latitude 23.6 N & Longitude 65.7 E at a distance of about 200km southwest of Karachi, 220km south-southeast of Ormara and 380km southeast of Gwadar. The system is likely to track further west-southwestwards.

Under its influence, rain-thundershowers with few heavy falls and accompanied with squally winds (60-70Km/hour gusting 80Km/hour) likely in Karachi division, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, Hyderabad, T.M Khan,T.A Yar, Matiari, Jamshoro and Dadu districts of Sindh today evening/night and in Hub, Lasbella, Awaran,Keach & Gwadar districts of Balochistan till tomorrow night.

Heavy rains may create water logging in low lying areas of Makran coast.

Sea conditions are likely to remain rough/very rough with squally winds of 60-70 Km/hour gusting 80Km/hour. Fishermen of Sindh are advised not to venture into sea today and those of Balochistan till tomorrow.

PMD’s cyclone warning center, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and will issue the update accordingly. The concerned authorities are requested to keep them abreast through PMD advisory.

Spokesperson



Press Release
Issue Date: 31 Aug, 2024 11:42 AM

Cyclonic Storm “ASNA” Over Northeast Arabian Sea

The Cyclonic Storm (CS) “ASNA” (Pronounced as As-Na) over northeast Arabian Sea off Sindh coast has moved further westward during past 9 hours and now lies at around Latitude 23.6 N & Longitude 65.7 E at a distance of about 200km southwest of Karachi, 220km south-southeast of Ormara and 380km southeast of Gwadar. The system is likely to track further west-southwestwards.

Under its influence, rain-thundershowers with few heavy falls and accompanied with squally winds (60-70Km/hour gusting 80Km/hour) likely in Karachi division, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, Hyderabad, T.M Khan,T.A Yar, Matiari, Jamshoro and Dadu districts of Sindh today evening/night and in Hub, Lasbella, Awaran,Keach & Gwadar districts of Balochistan till tomorrow night.

Heavy rains may create water logging in low lying areas of Makran coast.

Sea conditions are likely to remain rough/very rough with squally winds of 60-70 Km/hour gusting 80Km/hour. Fishermen of Sindh are advised not to venture into sea today and those of Balochistan till tomorrow.

PMD’s cyclone warning center, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and will issue the update accordingly. The concerned authorities are requested to keep them abreast through PMD advisory.

Spokesperson



Press Release
Issue Date: 31 Aug, 2024 08:42 AM

Cyclonic Storm “ASNA” Over Northeast Arabian Sea

The Cyclonic Storm (CS) “ASNA” (Pronounced as As-Na) over northeast Arabian Sea off Sindh coast has moved further westward during past 9 hours and now lies at around Latitude 23.6 N & Longitude 65.7 E at a distance of about 200km southwest of Karachi, 220km south-southeast of Ormara and 380km southeast of Gwadar. The system is likely to track further west-southwestwards.

Under its influence, rain-thundershowers with few heavy falls and accompanied with squally winds (60-70Km/hour gusting 80Km/hour) likely in Karachi division, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, Hyderabad, T.M Khan, T.A Yar, Matiari, Jamshoro and Dadu districts of Sindh today evening/night and in Hub, Lasbella, Awaran, Keach & Gwadar districts of Balochistan till tomorrow night.

Heavy rains may create water logging in low lying areas of Makran coast.

Sea conditions are likely to remain rough/very rough with squally winds of 60-70 Km/hour gusting 80Km/hour. Fishermen of Sindh are advised not to venture into sea today and those of Balochistan till tomorrow.

PMD’s cyclone warning center, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and will issue the update accordingly. The concerned authorities are requested to keep them abreast through PMD advisory.

Spokesperson



Press Release
Issue Date: 30 Aug, 2024 10:44 PM

Cyclonic Storm “ASNA” Over Northeast Arabian Sea

The Cyclonic Storm “ASNA” (Pronounced as As-Na) over northeast Arabian Sea off Sindh coast has moved westward during past 6 hours and now lies at around Latitude 23.8 N & Longitude 66.6 E at about 120km south of Karachi, 180 southwest of Thatta, 250km southeast of Ormara and 440km east-southeast of Gwadar. The system is likely keep moving initially west-northwestwards and then west-southwestwards.

Under its influence, rain-thundershowers with few heavy falls and accompanied with squally winds (60-70Km/hour gusting 80Km/hour) likely in Karachi division, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, Hyderabad, T.M Khan, T.A Yar, Matiari, Jamshoro and Dadu districts of Sindh till 31 August and in Hub, Lasbella, Awaran, Keach & Gwadar districts of Balochistan till 1st September.

Heavy rains may create water logging in low lying areas of Makran coast.

Sea conditions are likely to remain rough/very rough with squally winds of 60-70 Km/hour gusting 80Km/hour. Fishermen of Sindh are advised not to venture into sea till 31 August and those of Balochistan till 1st September.

PMD’s cyclone warning center, Karachi is closely monitoring the system and will issue the update accordingly. The concerned authorities are requested to keep them abreast through PMD advisory.

Spokesperson