Islamabad, July 15, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has sounded the alarm over a fresh and intensified monsoon spell expected to batter vast regions of the country through July 17. In its latest alert, the PMD has cautioned of widespread rains, flash floods, landslides, and urban flooding that may severely impact daily life and infrastructure.
According to the PMD, a well-marked low-pressure area (LPA) over northern Rajasthan, India, is actively pushing strong monsoon currents into Pakistan’s upper and central regions. These currents, combined with a westerly wave hovering over northern Pakistan, are expected to trigger heavy to very heavy rainfall in many districts.
The PMD has warned that torrential rains could cause flash flooding in streams and nullahs of D.G. Khan, northeast Punjab, Islamabad, Kashmir, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Mansehra, Galliyat, Abbottabad, and other northern areas. Vulnerable hilly terrains in Murree, Galliyat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan face heightened risks of landslides and road blockages, potentially cutting off critical routes.
Urban centers such as Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Multan, and parts of Islamabad/Rawalpindi may also face urban flooding due to persistent downpours. The PMD has specifically urged citizens in low-lying areas to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travel.
High winds accompanying the monsoon storm system could damage loose structures, standing crops, solar panels, vehicles, and utility infrastructure. The PMD strongly advises the public and local authorities to take precautionary measures.
Rainfall data collected over the past 24 hours shows heavy showers across Punjab and parts of Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Bahawalnagar received the highest rainfall at 86mm, followed by Sahiwal (44mm), and D.G. Khan (34mm). In Islamabad, multiple locations recorded measurable rain, indicating the monsoon system’s growing strength.
Looking ahead, the PMD forecasts widespread monsoon showers in Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and scattered showers in Balochistan, Sindh, and Gilgit-Baltistan on both Tuesday and Wednesday. The intensity of rain is expected to increase, with very heavy falls possible in several districts.
The PMD has urged all provincial disaster management authorities to remain on high alert during this active monsoon period, as the next 48 hours could bring severe weather-related disruptions across Pakistan.