The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast continued rainfall in the coming days due to persistent moist currents. Rainfall is expected to intensify starting from the evening of July 5, with a westerly system likely to impact northern areas from July 6.
Forecast Details:
Kashmir, KP, Gilgit-Baltistan:
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds are predicted from July 5–10 in several districts including Muzaffarabad, Swat, Peshawar, and Gilgit, with the possibility of very heavy downpours in some areas.
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Punjab & Islamabad:
Rain with chances of intense showers is expected in cities like Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sialkot, and Faisalabad between July 5–10. Southern Punjab cities like Multan and D.G. Khan will experience rain mainly from July 6–8.
Balochistan & Sindh:
Scattered rainfall with isolated heavy showers is expected in parts of northeastern and southern Balochistan (e.g., Khuzdar, Lasbela) and areas of Sindh including Karachi, Hyderabad, and Tharparkar on July 3–4 and again from July 6–8.
Alerts & Precautions:
- Flash Flood Risk: Likely in hilly streams and nullahs of northern Punjab, KP, Kashmir, and parts of Balochistan between July 5–8.
- Urban Flooding: Possible in low-lying areas of cities like Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar during heavy rain spells from July 6–8.
- Landslides: May occur in Murree, Galliyat, KP, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
- Structural Damage: High winds and lightning may damage weak structures, electric poles, billboards, and solar panels.
Advice:
Farmers, travelers, and the general public are urged to plan accordingly and stay informed via official updates to avoid any hazards.