The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning about the possibility of urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad and several other cities.
The Met Office has indicated that heavy rainfall could lead to urban flooding in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Gujranwala, Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Kohat, Peshawar, Bannu, Karak, and D. I. Khan. Additionally, landslides are also a concern in vulnerable areas such as Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, and hilly regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from July 5th to July 8th.
The current weather conditions are attributed to moist currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, which are penetrating the upper and central parts of the country. Furthermore, a westerly wave is impacting the upper and central regions of Pakistan.
Today, the Met Office predicts rain, wind, and thundershowers in Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Pothohar region, upper/central Punjab, and northeast Balochistan. During this period, isolated heavy rainfall is also expected in central Punjab, Islamabad, Pothohar region, Kashmir, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Meanwhile, hot and humid weather is anticipated in other parts of the country.
Tomorrow, rain, wind, and thundershowers are forecasted in Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Pothohar region, Punjab, and east/northeast Balochistan. Similar to today, isolated heavy rainfall is expected in Punjab, Islamabad, Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and northeast Balochistan.
Over the past 24 hours, rain, wind, and thundershowers were recorded in upper/central Punjab, Pothohar region, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. The remaining parts of the country experienced hot and humid weather.
Significant rainfall was reported in various areas, with Lahore recording heavy rainfall in multiple locations, including Lakshmi Chowk, Nishtar Town, Qurtba Chowk, Shahi Qila, Gulshan Ravi, Johar Town, Tajpura, Farrukhabad, Iqbal Town, Mughalpura, and more. Other cities such as Kasur, Gujranwala, Jhelum, Sialkot, Mangla, Chakwal, and Mandi Bahauddin also received considerable rainfall. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kakul and Malam Jabba experienced significant rainfall, while DI Khan and Balakot also reported moderate rainfall. Muzaffarabad, the capital city of Kashmir, witnessed heavy rainfall, along with Garhidupatta and Rawalakot. In Gilgit Baltistan, Bagrote, Gilgit, Hunza, and Astore received varying amounts of rainfall.
The highest maximum temperatures recorded today were in Turbat at 46°C and Sibbi at 45°C.
The PMD advises residents of the affected areas to take necessary precautions and stay updated with weather forecasts. Local authorities are urged to remain vigilant and take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of residents, especially in low-lying areas prone to urban flooding.
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