Islamabad, July 14, 2025 – A powerful monsoon weather system is gearing up to sweep across Pakistan, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasting widespread heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in multiple regions, including Islamabad.
This developing monsoon spell is expected to bring intense showers and potential flooding from July 14 to July 17.
According to the PMD, a low-pressure area (LPA) situated over northwest Madhya Pradesh, India, is likely to move into Pakistan within the next 24 to 72 hours. Under its influence, strong monsoon currents will penetrate the central and upper parts of the country, while a westerly wave over northern regions will intensify the impact. As a result, a large portion of the country will witness significant weather activity over the coming days.
In Islamabad and the Punjab region, including Rawalpindi, Murree, and Galliyat, heavy monsoon rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast from the evening of July 14 through July 17. These weather conditions could lead to flash floods in low-lying urban areas, especially in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sialkot, and Multan.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will also face widespread monsoon rainfall with scattered heavy to extremely heavy downpours in areas such as Swat, Dir, Chitral, Abbottabad, Peshawar, and Mansehra. Similarly, weather conditions in Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan will remain turbulent, with repeated spells of thunderstorms and very heavy rainfall likely in valleys and mountainous zones, which may result in landslides and road closures.
In Balochistan, cities including Quetta, Loralai, and Zhob will experience rain and thunderstorms from July 14 to 16. Sindh will see showers in parts like Tharparkar, Larkana, and Sukkur, while Karachi may receive light rain during this period.
The PMD has warned that the intense monsoon weather may cause flash flooding in streams and hill torrents in Chitral, Swat, Islamabad, Murree, and other vulnerable areas. Urban flooding is likely in low-lying zones of major cities such as Islamabad, Lahore, Gujranwala, and Faisalabad. Torrential rainfall could also damage standing crops in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Kashmir, while strong winds and lightning pose risks to weak structures, billboards, vehicles, and solar panels.
Public, tourists, and travelers are strongly advised to stay vigilant, avoid unnecessary exposure in vulnerable locations, and stay updated with official weather advisories. Authorities in Islamabad and across the country have been urged to remain on high alert and prepare emergency measures to mitigate any adverse impacts of the ongoing monsoon wave.