Islamabad, July 11, 2025 — The ongoing monsoon spell across Pakistan is expected to intensify significantly from July 13, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
In its latest advisory issued Friday, the PMD revealed that moist currents are entering the country and will strengthen in the coming days, coupled with the arrival of a fresh westerly wave on the evening of July 13.
Under the influence of these monsoon dynamics, the PMD forecasts widespread rain-wind/thundershowers across several regions, including Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Punjab, Islamabad, Sindh, and Balochistan, with heavy to very heavy downpours expected in multiple districts.
In Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, areas such as Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Skardu, and Hunza will likely experience scattered heavy showers from July 11 to 17. KP districts including Swat, Chitral, and Peshawar are also expected to receive persistent rainfall with occasional heavy spells.
Islamabad and various districts of Punjab such as Lahore, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, and Faisalabad are forecasted to witness intense monsoon showers between July 11 and 17. Southern Punjab areas including Multan and Bahawalpur are also under similar alerts.
PMD has issued special warnings for Balochistan, predicting heavy rain in northeastern and southern parts including Quetta, Zhob, and Lasbella from July 11 to 16. Meanwhile, Sindh districts like Karachi, Hyderabad, and Larkana will receive moderate rainfall from July 15 to 17.
The PMD cautions that the upcoming intense monsoon activity could lead to flash floods in local streams and nullahs in hilly regions such as Murree, Kohistan, and Chitral, and cause urban flooding in low-lying urban areas of Islamabad, Lahore, and Gujranwala.
Additionally, landslides and mudslides may disrupt transportation routes in mountainous regions of KP, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. The PMD also warns that strong winds and lightning may damage weak structures, power lines, and billboards during the forecast period.
Farmers have been advised to plan their agricultural activities accordingly, while the general public and tourists should remain cautious and updated about the evolving monsoon conditions via PMD alerts to avoid any untoward incidents.