Monsoon Rains PMD Forecasts Powerful Wet Spell Across Pakistan From July 29

Monsoon Rains Pakistan’s Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a powerful new spell of monsoon rains from July 29. The department has urged authorities to stay alert and complete emergency preparations.

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Heavy rain to affect most regions

The PMD said moisture from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal will spread across Pakistan’s upper and central regions. Meanwhile, a strong westerly system will enter the country on August 1 and intensify rainfall.

Azad Jammu and Kashmir will likely receive intermittent rain and thunderstorms from Tuesday night until August 5. Some areas may receive very heavy downpours.

Similarly, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat and most districts of Punjab can expect rain, strong winds and thunderstorms between July 29 and August 4.

Southern Punjab, including Bahawalpur, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, Vehari, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur, may receive rain from July 31 to August 3.

The PMD also expects widespread rain and thunderstorms across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from July 29 to August 5. In addition, Gilgit-Baltistan may receive moderate to heavy rainfall until August 6.

Eastern and southern Balochistan can expect rain from July 31 to August 3. Several districts of Sindh may also receive thunderstorms and rainfall between July 31 and August 2.

Floods and landslides remain major concerns

The PMD warned that heavy rain could trigger urban flooding in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Nowshera, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Lahore, Multan and Faisalabad between July 30 and August 4.

Low-lying areas of Sindh, including Hyderabad, Sukkur, Nawabshah, Thatta, Badin, Sanghar, Khairpur, Mirpurkhas, Umerkot, Tando Muhammad Khan and Tando Allahyar, could also face flooding.

Furthermore, heavy rain may trigger landslides in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. Flash floods could also hit hill torrents across northern and northeastern Pakistan.

PMD issues public advisory

The department warned that strong winds and lightning could damage weak houses, solar panels, electricity poles and billboards.

The PMD advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel during the wet spell and follow official safety instructions. Meanwhile, it urged farmers to plan agricultural activities carefully and asked livestock owners to protect their animals. Authorities should also stay vigilant and maintain emergency response plans throughout the forecast period.