National Weather Forecasting Centre, Islamabad
Pakistan Meteorological Department

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Press Releases

Issue Date: 5 Jan, 2023 16:44

Rain-snowfall over the hills predicted in Western & Upper parts during the weekend

Met Office informed that a westerly wave is likely to enter north Balochistan on 06th January (evening/night), and likely to grip upper parts on weekend. Under the influence of this weather system:

  • Light to moderate rain (with snowfall over the hills) is expected in Quetta, Zhob, Barkhan, Ziarat, Nokkundi, Dalbandin, Harnai, Qilla Saifullah, Qilla Abdullah, Chaman and Pishin on 07th and 08th January.
  • Moderate rain (with snowfall over the hills) is also expected in Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mir pur), Gilgit Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar), Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Kohistan, Mansehra and Abbottabad from 07th to 09th January.
  • Light rain is also expected in Islamabad, Pothohar region, Charsada, Bajaur, Kurram, Waziristan and Kohat during the weekend.

Possible Impacts:

  • Rain will be beneficial for the standing crops specially in Barani areas
  • Foggy conditions are likely to reduce during the forecast period
  • Day temperatures are likely to fall (05-07) °C during the wet spell
  • Snowfall may disrupt normal vehicular traffic in mountainous/hilly areas
  • Possibility of landslides in Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan can’t be ruled out due to which blockage of roads may occur during the forecast period

NOTE: All concerned authorities are advised to remain cautious to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.

Spokesperson



Issue Date: 27 Dec, 2022 11:01

Rain-snowfall over the hills predicted in Upper parts of the country

Met Office informed that after a long dry spell, a westerly wave has entered in Northwestern parts of Balochistan and likely to grip upper and central parts of the country on 28th (night) and may persist till 29th December. Under the influence of this weather system:

  • Rain (with snowfall over the hills) is expected in Quetta, Zhob, Barkhan, Ziarat, Nokkundi, Dalbandin, Harani, Qillah Saifullah, Qillah Abdullah, Chaman, Pishin, Gwadar, Jiwani, Turbat, Panjgur, Kalat, Khuzdar, Sibbi, Naseerabad and Lasbella on 27th (evening/night) to 29th December.
  • Light to moderate rain (with snowfall over the hills) is also expected in Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Mardan, Peshawar, Charsadda, Bajaur, Kurram, Waziristan, Kohat, Sargodha, Islamabad, Murree, Galiyat and Pothohar region on 28th (night) and 29th December.
  • Light rain is also expected in Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahimyar Khan and Bhakkar during the period.

Possible Impacts:

  • Rain will be beneficial for the standing crops specially in Barani areas.
  • Foggy conditions are likely to subside during the forecast period.
  • Day temperatures are likely to fall (05-07) °C during the wet spell.
  • Snowfall may disrupt normal vehicular traffic in mountainous/hilly areas.

Spokesperson



Issue Date: 23 Dec, 2022 10:47

Dense Foggy conditions are likely to continue in plains of the country in coming days

Met office informed that due to persistent dry weather, dense foggy conditions are likely to continue in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Peshawar, Rashakai, Mardan, Charsada, Swabi, Nowshehra and D I Khan), Punjab (Jhelum, Lahore, Gujranwala, Narowal, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Jhang, Sargodha, Mianwali, Toba Tek Singh, Okara, Sahiwal, Bhakkar, Layyah, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Multan, Rahimyar Khan and Dera Ghazi Khan) and Sindh (Sukkur, Larkana, Hyderabad, Mohenjo-Daro and surrounding areas) particularly from (2000 PST to 1200 PST).

Very cold weather conditions in Murree, Galiyat, Gilgit Baltistan, Kashmir, North Balochistan and parts of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Possible Impacts:

  • Foggy conditions may affect transportation means
  • Air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.

NOTE: Travelers are advised to remain cautious to avoid any untoward situation.

Spokesperson



Issue Date: 2 Dec, 2022 15:13

Foggy conditions are likely to persist in plains of the country

Met office informed that due to persistent dry weather, foggy conditions are likely to continue during the coming week with increasing intensity, particularly during night and morning hours. While, very cold weather conditions in Gilgit Baltistan, Kashmir, North Balochistan and parts of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Partly cloudy to cloudy weather conditions are expected in Gilgit Baltistan, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Mansehra, Kohistan and Kashmir with chances of light rain with snowfall over the hills on 2nd & 3rd December.

Possible Impacts:

  • Foggy conditions may affect transportation means.
  • Air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.

NOTE: Travelers are advised to remain cautious to avoid any untoward situation.

Spokesperson



Issue Date: 28 Nov, 2022 13:19

Foggy conditions likely in plain areas of the country during the week

Met office informed that due to persistent dry weather foggy conditions have developed in northeast and southern parts of Punjab, plains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and upper Sindh and these conditions are likely to continue during the week particularly during night and morning hours. While, very cold weather conditions in Gilgit Baltistan, Kashmir, North Balochistan and parts of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Possible Impacts:

  • Foggy conditions may affect transportation means
  • Air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups

NOTE: Travelers are advised to remain cautious to avoid any untoward situation.

Spokesperson



Issue Date: 3 Nov, 2022 10:54

First winter rain with snowfall predicted in the country from the weekend

Met office informed that a westerly wave is likely to enter in the country on 04th November (evening/night) and likely to persist till 07th November. Under the influence of this weather system:

  • Rain-wind/thunderstorm (snowfall over the mountains) with isolated hailstorms expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Malakand, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan from 04th (evening/night) to 07th November, while in Bajaur, Peshawar, Mardan, Charsadda, Swabi, Nowshera, Kurram, Kohat, Waziristan, Bannu, D.I.Khan, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Mianwali, Khushab, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Jhang and Faisalabad from 05th to 07th November (Morning).
  • Heavy rainfall is expected in Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir, Islamabad, Pothohar region, Gujrat, Gujranwala and Sialkot on 5th and 6th November.
  • Light to moderate rain-wind/thunderstorm is also expected in Quetta, Zhob, Barkhan, Chaman, Pishin, Qillah Saifullah, Loralai, Bolan, Sibbi, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Awaran, Dadu, Shaheed Benazirabad, Karachi, Qambar Shahdadkot, Sukkur, Jacobabad, Naseerabad, Bhakkar, Layyah, Multan, D.G. Khan, Rajanpur Muzaffargarh, Sahiwal and Okara on 06th (Evening/night) & 07th November.

Possible Impacts:

  • Day temperature likely to fall 05 to 07 °C in upper parts including north Balochistan and 02 to 04 °C in southern parts of the country.
  • Cold wave condition is likely to grip upper parts including north Balochistan after the passage of westerly wave.
  • Heavy fall may trigger landslides in hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir.
  • Wet spell will be beneficial for the sowing of wheat while may affect rice crop harvesting.

NOTE: All concerned authorities are particularly advised to remain 'ALERT' during the forecast period.

Spokesperson



Issue Date: 9 Sep, 2022 15:59

Rain-wind/thundershower in upper and central parts of the country with occasional gaps

Met office informed that moist currents are penetrating in upper parts of the country and likely to continue during next 4 to 5 days. A westerly wave is also likely to enter upper parts of the country on 11th September (Sunday).

Under the influence of this weather system:

  • Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Malakand, Bajaur, Peshawar, Mardan, Charsadda, Swabi, Nowshera, Kurram, Kohat, Waziristan, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Mianwali, Khushab, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Jhang and Faisalabad from 10th to 14th September, while Bhakkar, Layyah, D.G.Khan and Muzaffargarh on 13th and 14th September with occasional gaps.
  • Rain-wind/thundershower is expected in Tharparkar, Umarkot, Sanghar, Mirpurkhas, Thatta and Badin from 10th to 14th September, while in Lasbella, Kalat and Khuzdar on 13th and 14th September with occasional gaps.

Possible Impacts:

  • Rainfall may trigger landslides in Kashmir, hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, Galiyat and Murree during the forecast period.

Spokesperson



Issue Date: 3 Sep, 2022 10:40

Rain-wind/thundershower is likely in upper parts of the country

Hot and humid weather is expected in Sindh, Balochistan and south Punjab during next three to four days

Met office informed that weak monsoon currents from Arabian Sea are penetrating upper and central parts of the country.

Under the influence of this weather system:

  • Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) is expected in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Mianwali, Khushab, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Jhang and Faisalabad from Saturday (night) to Tuesday.
  • Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) is expected in Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Malakand, Bajaur, Peshawar, Mardan, Charsadda, Swabi, Nowshera, Kurram, Kohat and Waziristan on Sunday and Monday.
  • Hot and humid weather is likely to continue in Sindh, Balochistan and south Punjab during next three to four days.

Possible Impacts:

  • Rainfall may trigger landslides in Kashmir, hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Galiyat and Murree during the forecast period.

Spokesperson



Issue Date: 23 Aug, 2022 14:47

More rains in the Country during the week
Monsoon activity likely to subside from the weekend

Met Office informed that a well marked low pressure (LPA) located over east Rajasthan (India) is likely to move northwest direction and approach Sindh tonight. Due to this strong weather system monsoon currents are penetrating in southern and upper parts of the country. Under the influence of this weather system:

  • More rain-wind/thundershower (with scattered heavy to very heavy falls) is expected in Sindh, south Punjab, south and northeastern Balochistan from 23rd to 26th August with occasional gaps.
  • Rain-wind/thundershowers (with isolated heavy falls) are expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa, Punjab, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan from 23rd (night) to 26th August with occasional gaps.

Possible Impacts:

  • Heavy Rains may generate urban flooding in Karachi, Hyderabad, Tando Jam, Thatta, Badin, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Khairpur, Shaheed Benazirabad, Dadu, Naushahro Feroz, Larkana, Jaccobabad and Sukkur on 24th & 25th August.
  • Flash flooding is expected in Qilla Saifullah, Quetta, Ziarat, Harnai, Pishin, Loralai, Barkhan, Kohlu, Dera Bugti, Jhal Magsi, Mosa Khel, Zhob, Sherani, Sibbi, Naseerabad, Bolan, Awaran, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella and hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan from 24th to 26th August.
  • Heavy Rains may generate urban flooding in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Bahawalpur, Multan, Lahore and Gujranwala on 24th & 25th August.
  • Flash flooding is expected in local Nullahs of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Dir, Karak, Lakki Marwat, Bannu and Kashmir from 24th to 26th August.
  • Rainfall may trigger landslides in Kashmir, hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Galiyat, Murree, Chillas, Diamir, Gilgit, Hunza, Astore, Ghizer and Skardu during the forecast period.
  • Travelers and tourists are advised to remain cautious during the forecast period.

NOTE: All concerned authorities are advised to remain ALERT and to take necessary precautionary measure during the forecast period.

Spokesperson



Issue Date: 19 Aug, 2022 18:25

More rains in the Country

Met Office informed that a low pressure (LPA) over upper Sindh is likely to weaken during next 12 hours. Another low pressure (LPA) area is likely to approach Sindh from 23rd August. Due to this weather system monsoon currents are penetrating in upper and southern parts of the country. Under the influence of this weather system:

  • Rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) is expected in northeastern parts of Balochistan from 19th to 22nd August while, in Sindh on 19th/20th August with occasional gaps.
  • Rain-wind/thundershowers (with isolated heavy falls) are expected at scattered places in Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa, Punjab, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan from 20th to 23rd August with occasional gaps.
  • More rain-wind/thundershower (with few heavy falls) is expected in Sindh, south Punjab, south and northeastern Balochistan on 23rd & 24th August.

Possible Impacts:

  • Heavy Rains may generate urban flooding in Sukkur, Dadu, Larkana, Jaccobabad and Shaheed Benazirabad on 19th / 20th August.
  • Heavy Rains may generate urban flooding in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad, Dadu and Sukkur on 23rd & 24th August.
  • Flash flooding is expected in Qilla Saifullah, Loralai, Barkhan, Kohlu, Mosa Khel, Sherani, Sibbi, Bolan, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella and hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan on 19th/20th and from 22nd to 24th August.
  • Heavy Rains may generate urban flooding in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faislabad, Lahore, Gujranwala, Peshawar, Nowshera and Mardan on 21st & 22nd August.
  • Flash flooding is expected in local Nullahs of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Dir, Karak, Lakki Marwat, Bannu and Kashmir on 21st & 22nd August.
  • Rainfall may trigger landslides in Kashmir, hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Galiyat, Murree, Chillas, Diamir, Gilgit, Hunza, Astore, Ghizer and Skardu during the forecast period.
  • Travelers and tourists are advised to remain cautious during the forecast period.
  • Riverine flooding in Indus and its tributaries may occur during the forecast period.

NOTE: All concerned authorities are advised to remain ALERT and to take necessary precautionary measure during the forecast period.

Spokesperson