Weather Alert: First Monsoon Spell to Bring Widespread Rains and Flood Risk Across Pakistan from June 25
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast the beginning of a major monsoon spell from June 25, warning of widespread rainfall accompanied by potential flash floods, urban flooding, landslides, and damage to infrastructure across several regions of the country. Moist air currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal have already started entering upper and central parts of Pakistan and are expected to strengthen in the coming days. A strong westerly wave is also anticipated to arrive in the northern parts of the country by June 25, intensifying the rainfall activity through the following week.
In Kashmir, including areas like Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Rawalakot, and Mirpur, heavy rains with thunderstorms are expected from the evening of June 24 through July 2. Gilgit-Baltistan districts including Skardu, Hunza, and Gilgit will also see rainfall from June 26 to June 29. Punjab and Islamabad will receive moderate to heavy rainfall from June 25 to July 1, with areas such as Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and Sialkot likely to be impacted. South Punjab regions including Multan, Bahawalpur, and Rahim Yar Khan can expect rain from June 26 to 28. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, districts like Peshawar, Swat, Abbottabad, and Mansehra will see wet conditions from June 25 to July 1. Rain is also forecast for parts of Balochistan including Lasbella, Khuzdar, and Dera Bugti from June 25 to 28, and for Sindh, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, and Tharparkar during the same period.
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The PMD has issued alerts for flash flooding in hilly and vulnerable regions such as Murree, Galliyat, Dir, Swat, Mansehra, and Rawalpindi between June 26 and July 1. Urban flooding may occur in low-lying areas of cities like Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, and Peshawar, while similar risks exist for Karachi and Hyderabad from June 26 to 28. Landslides are also likely in mountainous zones of KP, Murree, and Gilgit-Baltistan, which could lead to road blockages. The heavy downpour, combined with windstorms and lightning, may cause disruption to daily life and damage to weaker structures including Kacha houses, billboards, solar panels, and electric poles.
In response to the forecast, farmers have been advised to plan their agricultural operations accordingly. Tourists are also urged to be cautious and monitor weather advisories closely before planning travel to northern or hilly areas. Relevant authorities and emergency services across the country have been placed on high alert and instructed to implement precautionary and mitigation measures to protect lives and property throughout the monsoon spell.
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