Islamabad, August 30, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has renewed its warning about potential floods across several regions of the country as fresh monsoon rains continue to lash various provinces.
The PMD highlighted the risk of flash floods, urban flooding, and landslides due to intense downpours expected over the weekend.
Warning Details
According to the latest advisory, heavy rainfall during Saturday night and Sunday (August 31) may trigger flash floods in local nullahs and streams of Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Manshera, Abbottabad, Nowshera, Swabi, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, northeast Punjab, and Kashmir. The PMD also cautioned that low-lying urban areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Narowal, Peshawar, Nowshera, and Mardan could face urban flooding. In hilly terrains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, and Kashmir, landslides and mudslides may lead to temporary road closures.
Synoptic Overview
The PMD reported that strong monsoon currents from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea are currently penetrating upper and central regions of Pakistan. Additionally, a westerly wave is affecting northern parts and is likely to grip most upper and central areas by Sunday. Rain accompanied by wind and thundershowers is forecast in Punjab, Kashmir, Islamabad, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with isolated showers expected in northeastern Balochistan, Sindh, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Weather Recap and Data
Over the past 24 hours, several parts of Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Kashmir experienced heavy rain, with Hafizabad recording the highest at 182mm, followed by Cherat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at 165mm. PMD data indicated significant rainfall in Lahore, Sheikhupura, and Mandi Bahuddin as well, causing water accumulation in several urban centers.
Public Advisory
The PMD has urged local administrations and emergency services to remain vigilant, while advising residents in flood-prone and hilly areas to exercise caution. With monsoon activity expected to persist, the risk of floods and associated hazards remains high through the weekend.