Islamabad, July 12, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an alert forecasting a spell of thundershower activity in Islamabad on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Citizens in the capital are advised to remain vigilant as heavy rain and strong winds may affect routine life and infrastructure.
According to Ghulam Murtaza, a senior forecasting officer at PMD, Islamabad will experience hot and humid weather conditions during the day on Sunday, followed by cloudy skies with a 65% probability of rain-wind/thundershower during the evening and night. Some areas may witness isolated heavy falls and gusty winds, posing a risk of urban flooding and localized damage.
For Saturday night, PMD predicts partly cloudy and humid conditions with a 30% chance of thundershower activity in Islamabad and surrounding areas.
The PMD has issued a broader weather warning for July 13 and 14, highlighting the risks associated with the expected downpour:
• Heavy to very heavy rainfall may trigger flash floods in local streams and nullahs in Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, and other vulnerable regions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab.
• There is a possibility of landslides and mudslides, particularly in hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, which may result in road blockages.
• The forecast also warns of urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, and Nowshera.
• Strong windstorms accompanying the thundershower may damage weak infrastructure, such as electric poles, solar panels, trees, and billboards.
Synoptic Overview
Weak monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are entering the country, expected to intensify by Sunday. Additionally, a strong westerly wave is anticipated to approach upper and central Pakistan, further enhancing rainfall chances.
Regional Outlook
On Sunday, Islamabad is among several regions likely to witness rain-wind/thundershower, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours. Similar weather is expected in parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
In the past 24 hours, multiple cities across Pakistan experienced thundershowers, with the highest rainfall recorded in Rahim Yar Khan (47 mm), followed by Multan and Sibbi. Islamabad remained mostly dry but humid.
Residents are urged to stay updated with PMD advisories and avoid unnecessary travel during thundershower events.