The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has in its forecast for the 2026 monsoon season predicted below-normal rainfall in most parts of the country during its June to August weather outlook. The northern regions, including Gilgit-Baltistan, adjoining areas of northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Kashmir are expected to receive near-normal to slightly above-normal rainfall, Met Office said. […]
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PMD issues heatwave warning for Karachi next week
A heatwave alert is active for Karachi, with temperatures expected to reach 38°C, bringing very hot and dry conditions to the city this weekend. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday issued a heatwave warning for Karachi, predicting a sharp rise in temperatures during the upcoming week. In its three-day forecast, the Met Office said […]
Thunderstorms forecast as heatwave persists in south
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast hot and dry weather across most parts of the country on Thursday, while warning that thunderstorms, gusty winds and isolated hailstorms are likely in upper regions. Read More: Severe heatwave to grip Pakistan until May 26, predicts PMD According to the Met Office, southern parts of Pakistan are expected […]
Heavy rain, windstorms may trigger GLOFs in northern areas: PMD issues alert
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned that a moderate westerly wave is expected to enter the upper regions of the country, raising the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), debris flows, and flash flooding in several vulnerable areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan. According to the PMD advisory, the weather system is likely to […]
PMD warns of heavy rain and hailstorm across Pakistan from May 2-5
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a major weather alert on Friday, predicting a fresh westerly wave to approach the northwestern parts of the country on the evening of May 02, persisting in upper regions until the morning of May 05. The department has warned that widespread dust-thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and strong winds […]
5.7-magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad and KP
Tremors were felt in Islamabad and several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Read More: 5.5-magnitude quake jolts Islamabad, KP PMD said the quake occurred at 11:46am with a depth of 170 kilometres, adding that its epicentre was located near the […]
PMD predicts no rain for next 24 hours
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicted on Saturday partly cloudy weather condition, making it clear that there was no possibility of rain in the next 24 hours. According to the PMD, winds are currently blowing at a speed of 8 kilometres per hour in the city, while the current temperature has been recorded at 37 degrees […]
Super El Niño may weaken monsoon across subcontinent
A potential “super El Niño” later this year could lead to a weaker-than-usual monsoon across the subcontinent, raising concerns about heatwaves, water shortages and agricultural output, a weather expert has warned. Read More: Angry residents begin clean up in Karachi as rains lash South Asia According to Pakistan Meteorological Department spokesperson Anjum Nazir Zaigham, El […]
PMD predicts widespread rain across country
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday forecast widespread rain-windstorm, thunderstorm across various parts of the country during next 24 hours, with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms expected in several regions. According to the PMD, northeastern Balochistan, upper Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Kashmir are likely to receive widespread rain-windstorm/thunderstorm, while southern and central Balochistan, […]
PMD forecasts rain in Karachi, other parts of Sindh tomorrow
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast chances of rain and thunderstorms in Karachi on Thursday, as well as other areas of Sindh from April 2-4, as a result of a new westerly wave from Balochistan. A westerly wave is likely to approach the southwestern parts of Balochistan on April 1 and likely to persist […]