Islamabad, August 27, 2025: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted a fresh spell of rain, wind, and thundershowers across the upper and central regions of the country from August 29 to September 2, with scattered heavy downpours expected in several areas.
According to the PMD, strong monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal will begin affecting northern parts of Pakistan from August 29, while a westerly wave is likely to approach the upper and central regions from August 30.
Under these conditions, widespread rain and thunderstorms with isolated heavy to very heavy falls are expected in many areas:
- Kashmir: Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Bagh, Haveli, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur from Aug 29–Sept 2.
- Gilgit-Baltistan: Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, and Shigar from Aug 30–Sept 1.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Waziristan, Tank, and D.I. Khan from Aug 29–Sept 1.
- Punjab: Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Lahore, Faisalabad, and adjoining districts from Aug 29–Sept 2. Southern Punjab districts including Multan, D.G. Khan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Layyah, and Rajanpur may also receive rain with isolated heavy falls.
- Sindh: Tharparkar, Umerkot, Dadu, Jacobabad, Sukkur, and Larkana on Aug 30–31.
- Balochistan: Barkhan, Loralai, Zhob, Khuzdar, and nearby areas from Aug 30–Sept 1.
The PMD has warned of flash floods in local nullahs and streams of Kashmir, Murree, Galliyat, Rawalpindi-Islamabad, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and northeast Punjab between Aug 29 (night) and Sept 1. Urban flooding may occur in low-lying areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Peshawar, Nowshera, and Mardan. Landslides and mudslides are also possible in hilly areas of KP, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, Galliyat, and Kashmir.
The department further cautioned that strong winds, heavy downpours, and lightning could damage vulnerable structures including kacha houses, billboards, solar panels, and electric poles.
The public, travelers, and tourists have been advised to remain cautious, avoid unnecessary movement in vulnerable areas, and stay updated with the latest weather advisories. Concerned authorities have been directed to stay on high alert and take preventive measures to minimize risks.
