Islamabad, August 18, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a strong warning for dangerous rainfall across the country on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, urging the public, travelers, and tourists to exercise extreme caution.
The advisory comes amid an active weather system that is already bringing heavy showers and thunderstorms to several regions of Pakistan.
According to the PMD’s forecast, cloudy weather accompanied by rain, wind, and thunderstorms is expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Islamabad, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is anticipated at scattered locations, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Upper and Central Punjab, Northeastern and Southern Balochistan, and the federal capital. A synoptic analysis revealed that a seasonal low-pressure system is centered over Balochistan, while strong moist currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are penetrating inland. Additionally, a westerly wave is intensifying the weather activity over the country.
Warnings and Hazards
The PMD cautioned that the expected torrential rains could trigger flash floods in local streams and nullahs of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, D.G. Khan, and northeastern Balochistan. Urban flooding remains a serious threat in low-lying areas of Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Nowshera, and parts of Sindh, including Karachi and Hyderabad. The department also warned of potential landslides in Murree, Galliyat, and northern hilly areas, which may lead to road blockages and travel disruptions.
Moreover, windstorms and lightning associated with this spell of rainfall could damage weak structures, electric poles, solar panels, and roadside billboards. Citizens living in kacha houses and rural settlements have been urged to take precautionary measures to minimize risks.
Recent Weather Trends
In the past 24 hours, widespread rains have already affected several parts of Pakistan, with significant precipitation recorded in Rawalakot (110 mm), Murree (88 mm), Takht Bhai (80 mm), and Peshawar (up to 63 mm). Karachi, meanwhile, experienced light showers of 2 mm, while parts of Balochistan such as Barkhan received 30 mm. Maximum daytime temperatures remained high in Dalbandin and Turbat at 43°C, despite the ongoing wet spell.
The PMD concluded by advising citizens to remain alert, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay tuned to official updates. Authorities have been urged to ensure preparedness for emergency response, as the current rainfall activity could intensify in the coming days and impact multiple regions of Pakistan simultaneously.