The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reports that monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are penetrating most parts of the country, and a westerly wave is affecting the upper regions.
Weather Forecast for July 21, 2023: Expect rain, wind, and thundershowers in the following regions:
• Kashmir
• Islamabad
• Pothohar region, including Punjab
• Northeast and south Balochistan
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• Sindh
Isolated heavyfalls are also likely in the following areas during the forecast period:
• Kashmir
• Northeast Punjab
• Pothohar region, including Islamabad
• Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• Eastern Sindh
Past 24-Hour Weather Summary: In the last 24 hours, rain, wind, and thundershowers occurred in various regions:
• Sindh: Chhor 36, Sukkur 13, Dadu, Mithi 07, Khairpur, Mohenjo Daro 03, Larkana, Rohri 02
• Punjab: Chakwal 22, Bahawalpur (City 20, Airport 13), Islamabad Airport 12, Lahore (Qurtaba Chowk 28, Iqbal Town 18, Gulshan-e-Ravi 17, Lakshmi Chowk 16, Samnabad 16, Chowk Nakhuda 15, Farrukhabad 09, Jail Road 08, Pani Wala Talab 06), Attock 08, Murree 07, Layyah 05, Kasur, Khanewal 03, Multan Airport 02, Rawalpindi, Kot Addu 02, Bhakkar, Sialkot City, Sialkot Airport 01
• Balochistan: Zhob 18, Bar Khan 03, Kalat, Khuzdar 01
• Kashmir: Rawalakot 14, Muzaffarabad (Airport 10, City 04), Garhi Dupatta 04
• Gilgit Baltistan: Gupis 07, Astore 04, Bunji, Skardu, Gilgit 01
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Kalam 05, Parachinar 03, Cherat 01
Yesterday’s Highest Maximum Temperatures (°C): Dalbandin 45, Sibbi, and Nokkundi 44
Weather Warnings: The PMC has issued a warning for heavy rainfall that may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of the following cities:
• Islamabad/Rawalpindi
• Peshawar
• Sialkot
• Narowal
• Gujranwala
• Lahore
The weather warning is in effect from July 20th to July 22nd, 2023. Additionally, there is a risk of landslides in vulnerable areas of:
• Murree
• Galliyat
• Kashmir
• Gilgit Baltistan
• Hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Furthermore, heavy rain may cause flooding conditions in local Nullahs of Dera Ghazi Khan and adjoining areas of Balochistan during the forecast period.
Stay alert and take necessary precautions during this weather event to ensure safety and well-being.
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