Islamabad, July 18, 2025 – A potentially dangerous Monsoon spell is set to unleash heavy rain and thunderstorms across Pakistan, as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has sounded a nationwide alert. In its fifth Monsoon bulletin of the season, the PMD warned that powerful weather systems are forming that could trigger flash floods, landslides, and widespread urban flooding in the coming days.
According to the PMD, strong Monsoon currents have already started entering Sindh and upper regions of the country, and are expected to intensify significantly from July 20. A fresh westerly wave is also predicted to hit northern Pakistan by July 21, further escalating the impact of the upcoming weather system.
In Sindh, cities including Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpur Khas, and Badin may witness rain-wind/thundershowers with isolated moderate to heavy Monsoon downpours between July 18 and 20.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is in for a torrential spell from July 21 to 25, with scattered heavy Monsoon showers expected in Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Peshawar, and adjoining tribal districts. The PMD warns these rains could turn severe at times, especially in hilly areas.
Punjab and Islamabad will also be severely affected. From July 20 to 25, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and Sialkot, along with dozens of districts, are likely to experience intense rain accompanied by thunder and windstorms. Southern Punjab areas, including D.G. Khan, Multan, and Bahawalpur, are also on alert between July 18 and 23.
In Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, the storm system will bring isolated heavy Monsoon rains that may trigger landslides, road closures, and dangerous travel conditions between July 20 and 26.
Balochistan will not be spared either, with northeastern and southern parts, including Quetta, Khuzdar, and Lasbela, bracing for scattered showers from July 18 onward.
The PMD has advised the public, tourists, and emergency services to remain vigilant. Flash floods, urban flooding in low-lying areas, and structural damage from windstorms are all possible, particularly between July 21 and 25. Vulnerable structures, such as mud houses and billboards, may be severely impacted.
The PMD urges everyone across Pakistan to keep monitoring weather updates, avoid unnecessary travel, and prepare for a Monsoon spell that could prove both historic and hazardous.