ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) today predicted a series of monsoon rains across the country, commencing tomorrow (Wednesday).
As per the latest weather advisory issued by the Met Office, moderate monsoon currents originating from the Arabian Sea are set to reach the upper regions of the country starting from the night of August 22.
Furthermore, a westerly wave is expected to enter these areas on August 23.
Under the influence of these systems, the Met Office anticipates rain and thundershowers in the following areas: Kashmir (Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur), Gilgit Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar), Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, and Hafizabad.
The forecast highlights the likelihood of heavy showers occurring in various regions between August 23 and August 27, interspersed with intermittent breaks.
Notably, the period spanning August 24 to August 26 is expected to bring heavy showers within areas such as Kurram, Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan, Bannu, Karak, Waziristan, Mianwali, Sargodha, Khushab, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, and Bhakkar.
Further instances of thundershowers are predicted between August 25 and August 26 in Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Musa Khel, Barkhan, Zhob, Kalat, and Khuzdar.
The Met Office has issued warnings regarding the potential impacts of these rains, encompassing the possibility of urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Peshawar, and Lahore from August 23 to August 26. Concerns also extend to the occurrence of landslides in vulnerable regions such as Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, and hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during this period of wet weather.
Both residents and authorities are advised to maintain vigilance and undertake necessary precautions in response to the projected weather conditions.
