ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts fresh spell of rain across Pakistan from September 12 to 17, with widespread rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected in several parts of the country. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has also warned of a possible drop in temperatures during the forecast period.
According to the Met Office, monsoon currents are continuing to penetrate the upper parts of the country, while a westerly wave is expected to enter the northern areas during the weekend and strengthen on September 14.
The weather system is likely to bring rainfall to a large number of districts, with some areas also facing the possibility of heavy showers, urban flooding, flash floods and landslides.
Pakistan Meteorological Department Forecasts Fresh Spell of Rain in Major Cities
The Pakistan Meteorological Department said Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, the Galliyat, Jhelum, Chakwal, Talagang and Attock are expected to receive rain and thundershowers from September 12 to 17, with intermittent breaks.
Punjab is also expected to experience widespread rainfall. Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Narowal, Mandi Bahauddin, Wazirabad, Hafizabad, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Okara, Kasur, Sahiwal, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan and several surrounding districts may receive rain and thunderstorms.
The department said rainfall could begin in many parts of Punjab from the evening of September 12 and continue through September 17.
Rain Expected Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Northern Areas
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is also likely to experience a significant change in weather. Rain and thunderstorms are forecast in Peshawar, Swat, Dir, Chitral, Malakand, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda, Swabi, Kohat, Hangu, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai and several other districts.
Heavy rainfall could occur in some areas, increasing the risk of flash flooding in local streams and nullahs.
In Gilgit-Baltistan, rain is expected in Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche and Shigar. Kashmir is also expected to receive rain, wind and thundershowers, with isolated hailstorms and heavy showers possible in several areas.
Karachi and Sindh May Receive Rain
Most parts of Sindh are expected to remain hot and humid. However, the Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast rain, thunderstorms and isolated heavy showers in Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Mirpurkhas, Tharparkar, Umerkot, Thatta, Badin, Karachi and surrounding areas.
Rainfall in Sindh is expected mainly from the evening of September 13 until September 16. The Met Office has specifically forecast chances of thunderstorms and light rain in Karachi from September 14 to 16.
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Balochistan will largely remain hot and humid, although Zhob, Barkhan, Musakhel and nearby areas could receive rain between September 13 and 16.
Pakistan Meteorological Department Warns of Urban Flooding and Landslides
The weather department has issued a cautionary advisory regarding possible weather-related hazards during the forecast period. Heavy rainfall may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Faisalabad and Lahore, particularly from September 14 to 17.
There is also a risk of flash floods in streams and nullahs across parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Murree, the Galliyat, Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
The PMD further warned that landslides could occur in mountainous areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, the Galliyat and Kashmir. Tourists and travellers have been advised to remain cautious, particularly when travelling through mountainous and vulnerable areas. Farmers have also been urged to plan agricultural activities according to the expected weather conditions.
