ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rigorous monsoon activity in central, northern and southern parts of the country from August 1 to August 6.
According to the PMD’s advisory, strong monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal will begin affecting central and southern regions starting August 2. This weather system is expected to bring significant rain, wind, and thundershowers to a wide range of areas.
In northern and central Pakistan, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and the Murree hills, rain is anticipated with scattered heavy falls and isolated very heavy showers from August 1 through August 6. The southern Punjab region, encompassing cities such as Bahawalpur and Multan, will experience similar weather conditions from August 2 to August 6.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is expected to see scattered heavy rain with isolated very heavy falls from the evening of August 1 through August 6. In Balochistan, including Khuzdar and Quetta, rain and thundershowers with occasional heavy falls are forecast from the evening of August 2 to August 6.
Sindh province will face scattered heavy rain and isolated very heavy falls from the night of August 2 through August 6, affecting cities such as Karachi and Hyderabad. Kashmir is also set to experience rain and thundershowers with scattered heavy falls from August 1 to August 6, while Gilgit-Baltistan will see partly cloudy to cloudy weather, with rainfall expected from August 3 evening/night to August 6.
The PMD’s advisory highlights the risk of flash flooding in local nullahs and streams across various regions, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir, from August 2 to August 5. Urban flooding is anticipated in low-lying areas of cities such as Islamabad and Lahore during the same period, with additional concerns for Sindh on August 4 and 5. Landslides may also disrupt roads in vulnerable hilly areas.
Authorities are urged to remain vigilant and implement necessary measures to manage potential impacts.
Farmers are advised to adjust their activities according to the weather conditions, and travelers and tourists should plan their trips carefully to avoid disruptions.
The PMD calls for all concerned to stay alert and be prepared for the upcoming weather challenges.
