The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a widespread monsoon spell across several parts of the country from July 1, with rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms expected to continue for nearly a week. The weather system is likely to bring heavy rainfall to many regions, increasing the risk of urban flooding, landslides, and flash floods in vulnerable areas.
According to the Met Office, a westerly weather system is expected to enter the upper parts of Pakistan on the evening of June 30. At the same time, moisture from the Arabian Sea is already affecting eastern and central parts of the country, while additional moisture from the Bay of Bengal is expected to reach northern regions by July 2, strengthening the monsoon system.
In Kashmir, scattered rain, thunderstorms, and isolated heavy falls are expected in Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Bagh, Kotli, Mirpur, and surrounding areas from July 1 to July 6.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is also expected to receive widespread rain with occasional heavy downpours between July 1 and July 5. Districts including Peshawar, Swat, Chitral, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Mardan, Kohat, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, and several tribal districts are likely to be affected.
In Punjab, rain and thunderstorms are forecast for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Sheikhupura, and nearby districts from July 1 to July 6. Southern Punjab, including Multan, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Rajanpur, is expected to receive rainfall from July 3 to July 5.
Gilgit-Baltistan is likely to experience rain and thunderstorms in Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu, Diamer, Ghizer, and surrounding districts from July 1 to July 5.
Balochistan is expected to receive rain in Zhob, Harnai, Sibbi, Barkhan, Dera Bugti, and nearby areas from July 1 to July 4. Meanwhile, parts of Sindh, including Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Khairpur, Ghotki, and Shaheed Benazirabad, may receive monsoon showers on July 3 and July 4.
The PMD has advised citizens to stay updated with official weather forecasts and take necessary precautions, especially in areas vulnerable to flooding and landslides
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