Islamabad, July 18, 2025: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a weather alert for heavy rains and thunderstorms across the country from July 18 to July 25, with occasional breaks.
The Met Office reported that monsoon current are currently affecting Sindh and the northern region, with heavy showers expected in the upper and central areas of the country beginning from July 20.
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Regional Rain Forecasts
| Region | Weather Forecast | Dates |
| Sindh | Rain and thunderstorms with moderate to heavy showers in various districts | July 18 (night) to July 20 |
| Affected areas: Tharparkar, Umer Kot, Mirpur Khas, Mithi, Thatta, Badin, Hyderabad, Tando Allahyar, Tando, Muhammad Khan, Karachi, Shaheed Benazirabad, Khairpur, Dadu, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Sanghar, Sukkur, Ghotki, Larkana | ||
| Khyber Pakhunkhwa | Scattered heavy rainfall | July 21 to July 25 |
| Affected areas: Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Kohat, Karak, Bannu, Tank, Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Waziristan, Orakzai, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi, Hangu, Kurram | ||
| Kashmir | Rain and thunderstorms | July 20 to July 25 |
| Affected Areas: Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalkot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur | ||
| Gilgit-Baltistan | Rain and thunderstorms | July 21 to July 26 |
| Affected Areas; Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shingar | ||
| Punjab/Islamabad | Rain and thunderstorms | July 20 (evening) to July 25 |
| Affected Areas: Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Okara, Kasur, Khushab, Sargodha, Bhakkar, Mianwali | ||
| Additional Rain and thunderstorms likely in Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, DG Khan, Multan, etc | July 18 (night) to July 23 | |
| Balochistan | Rain and thunderstorms expected in northeastern and southern parts | July 18 (night) July 22 to July 25 |
| Affected Areas: Lasbella, Awaran, Khuzdar, Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Qilla Saifullah, Qilla Abdullah, Kalat, Sherani, Musakhel, Loralai, Barkhan |
Possible Impact
| Impact | Details |
| Flash Floods | Risk in local streams in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper Punjab, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, and Kashmir from July 21 to July 25. |
| Urban Flooding | Possible in low-lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Okara, Nowshera, and Peshawar from July 21 to July 25. |
| Landslides | Potential road closures in vulnerable hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper Punjab, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan from July 21 to July 25. |
| Structural Damage | Heavy rainfall, winds, and lightning may damage weak structures, including roofs, electric poles, billboards, vehicles, and solar panels. |
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Public Advisory
- Travelers and Tourists: Avoid exposure to vulnerable areas and stay updated on weather conditions
- Authorities: Remain alert and take necessary precautions to mitigate risks associated with the unstable weather.
- Local communities: Prepare for possible flooding and landslides by securing property. Residents in high-risk areas should evacuate if necessary.
