More monsoon rains in Pakistan are predicted in the coming days, with occasional gaps,Moist currents are entering the country and are likely to intensify from July 13, increasing monsoon rains in Pakistan activity. A fresh westerly wave is also expected to approach Pakistan on the evening of July 13, impacting weather conditions significantly.
Heavy rain-wind/thundershowers are expected in Kashmir from July 11–17, with scattered heavy to hefty rainfall at times. The weather department expects rain with isolated heavy falls in Gilgit-Baltistan starting the night of July 11 and again from July 13 to 16.
Monsoon rains in KPK
The weather department expects scattered heavy showers from monsoon rains in Dir, Swat, Malakand, Chitral, and other districts of KPK from July 11 to 17. More monsoon rains in KPK may impact Peshawar, Abbottabad, Nowshera, and surrounding areas with occasional breaks in rainfall.
Monsoon rains in punjab/Islamabad
The weather department has forecasted widespread monsoon rains in Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and surrounding districts of Punjab from July 11 to 17. Southern monsoon rains in Punjab will affect Bahawalpur, Multan, Rahimyar Khan, and others between July 11 and 17.
Monsoon rains in Balochistan
The weather department expects heavy rain-wind/thundershowers in northeastern and southern Balochistan, including the Quetta, Zhob, Kalat, and Lasbela regions. Therefore, residents in these areas should take necessary precautions.
Monsoon rains in Sindh
The weather department expects moderate monsoon rains in Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, and Tharparkar from July 15 to 17. Additional monsoon rains in Sindh may bring thunderstorms and wind activity to interior regions and coastal areas this week.
Possible Impacts and Advisories
Kohistan, and parts of northeast Punjab. Urban flooding from monsoon rains in Pakistan is possible in Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Nowshera, and Peshawar. Landslides may close roads in vulnerable hilly areas of monsoon rains in Pakistan–affected regions like KPK and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Strong winds and lightning during monsoon rains in Pakistan may damage weak structures, vehicles, and electric installations. Consequently, farmers should plan activities accordingly, and the public should stay alert and avoid exposed or risky areas during heavy rainfall.
