The Met Office has forecast another spell of rain across upper parts of Pakistan from Thursday, September 3.
The new spell may bring strong winds and thunderstorms to several areas. Meanwhile, monsoon currents continue to penetrate the upper parts of the country.
A westerly wave is also affecting the region. According to the weather forecast, the system is likely to strengthen on September 4 and 5.
Therefore, several regions could experience increased rainfall during the coming days.
Rain forecast for Kashmir and upper Punjab
Kashmir is expected to receive rain, wind and thunderstorms from September 3 to 6.
The forecast also includes isolated heavy rainfall, with occasional gaps during the period.
Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat and other parts of upper Punjab are also expected to receive rainfall.
Isolated heavy falls may occur in these areas on September 4 and 5.
Rain is also expected in Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Gujrat and Narowal. Other areas of Punjab could also receive rainfall during the forecast period.
Heavy rain expected in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa may experience rain with strong winds and thunderstorms from September 3 to 5.
The forecast warns of scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall at times across the province.
Meanwhile, several areas of Gilgit-Baltistan are also expected to receive rain.
These include Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche and Shigar.
The region may receive isolated heavy rainfall from September 3 to 6, with occasional gaps.
Balochistan also likely to receive rain
Rain with strong winds and thunderstorms is expected in parts of Balochistan.
The forecast specifically includes Zhob, Barkhan, Musakhel and surrounding areas.
Although the main focus remains on the upper parts of the country, these areas could also experience unsettled weather.
Urban flooding risk rises
Heavy rainfall could trigger urban flooding in several low-lying areas.
The risk is expected to increase on September 4 and 5.
Potentially affected areas include Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan and Swabi.
Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Faisalabad and Lahore could also face urban flooding.
Therefore, residents in low-lying areas may need to remain particularly cautious during periods of heavy rainfall.
Flash flood and landslide warnings
The Met Office has also warned of possible flash flooding in local streams and nullahs.
The risk extends to several areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, including Dir, Chitral, Swat and Kohistan.
Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Malakand, Mansehra and Abbottabad are also included in the warning.
Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad and Rawalpindi could also face flash flood risks.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall may trigger landslides in vulnerable mountainous areas.
The warning covers hilly areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, Galliyat and Kashmir.
With another rain spell approaching, residents across vulnerable areas have been advised to remain alert.
The forecast period runs from September 3, while the strongest weather activity is expected around September 4 and 5.
