Widespread rainfall accompanied by gusty winds is expected to hit multiple regions of Pakistan between July 5 and July 10, as moist monsoon currents continue to sweep across the country. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted intensified rainfall starting the evening of July 5, with a westerly system also likely to enter the upper parts of the country on July 6.
Under the influence of these weather patterns, several areas will experience substantial rainfall over the coming days with intervals of dry spells.
Northern and Northwestern Regions:
Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are set to receive significant rainfall during this period. Localities such as Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Bagh, Kotli, and Mirpur in Kashmir, along with Chitral, Swat, Dir, Kohistan, Waziristan, and Abbottabad in KP, are likely to witness heavy to very heavy downpours interspersed with gusty winds.
Gilgit-Baltistan:
From July 6 to 10, scattered showers and strong winds are forecast for areas including Skardu, Hunza, Diamir, Ghizer, Astore, and Gilgit.
Punjab and Islamabad:
From July 5 onward, several parts of Punjab and the federal capital will experience rainfall, with heavy to very heavy spells likely in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Lahore, Gujrat, Sialkot, Faisalabad, and Sargodha. Southern districts including Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rahimyar Khan, and Bahawalpur will also see rain between July 6 and 8.
Balochistan and Sindh:
Rainfall is expected to begin in parts of northeastern and southern Balochistan—such as Sherani, Loralai, and Lasbela—from the night of July 3 and continue sporadically through July 8. Southeastern and lower Sindh, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, and Tharparkar, will see moderate rain from July 3 evening to July 4, with isolated intense showers possible.
Potential Hazards and Precautions:
The anticipated heavy rainfall may trigger flash floods in vulnerable streams and nullahs of upper Punjab, KP, Balochistan, and Kashmir. Urban flooding is also a concern for low-lying urban zones in major cities like Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, and Peshawar from July 6 to 8.
Landslides and mudslides could block roads in mountainous regions including Murree, Galiyat, and parts of Gilgit-Baltistan and KP. Strong winds and lightning could pose risks to unstable infrastructure, including power lines, billboards, and poorly maintained buildings.
Authorities have urged farmers to align their schedules with the latest forecasts, while travelers and tourists are strongly advised to avoid trips to vulnerable areas and monitor official weather updates closely to stay safe.
