The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rain and thunderstorms in Karachi on Thursday, along with other areas of Sindh from April 2 to 4, due to a new westerly wave approaching from Balochistan. Read More: PMD warns of rain across Pakistan from April 1 According to the PMD’s daily weather outlook issued on Tuesday, the westerly wave […]
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Rain expected in Karachi on April 2 and 3 as westerly system approaches
KARACHI – Karachi is expected to receive rain on April 2 and 3 as a westerly weather system approaches the region, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Read More: PMD warns of heavy rain with flash flood risk in northern regions In its latest forecast, the Met Office said the city will experience partly cloudy skies […]
PMD warns of heavy rain with flash flood risk in northern regions
The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Sunday warned that strong winds, thunder and lightning, and heavy rain are likely across various parts of the country during the evening and night of March 29, with some areas at risk of flash flooding. According to the department, districts in northern Balochistan — including Zhob, Musakhel, Sibi, Kohlu, Barkhan, […]
PMD warns of rain, thunderstorm and hailstorm across several regions
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast unsettled weather across several regions of the country for Saturday, with warnings of flash flooding and possible damage to infrastructure in vulnerable areas. Mainly dry and partly cloudy weather is expected in most parts of the country on Saturday. However, partly cloudy weather with isolated rain and thunderstorm is […]
Rain expected in Karachi as westerly wave grips Sindh
KARACHI — The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rain and thunderstorms in Karachi on Thursday, with similar weather conditions expected across several parts of Sindh over the coming days due to a strong westerly wave. Read More: Residents urged to vacate unsafe buildings as rain threat looms According to the department’s latest outlook, the weather system is […]
Temperature surge may accelerate glacial floods risk in northern areas: PMD
The dry bed of Indus River at Hussenabad reflects water shortage, affecting irrigation, farming and daily life in surrounding areas. app Rising temperatures may accelerate glacier melt and increase Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) risk in northern Pakistan, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Monday. The rainfall and snowfall in northern Pakistan remained below […]
GB reels under harsh cold as three die from suspected LPG leakage
GILGIT — Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) remained in the grip of severe winter conditions on Monday as residents faced acute shortages of power, firewood and gas, while three people — including a woman tourist — reportedly died from suspected LPG leakage incidents in Ghanche and Skardu. Read More: Bride, groom among 8 dead in Islamabad house explosion Police […]
5.8-magnitude earthquake shakes parts of Pakistan
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Pakistan early on Friday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The tremor occurred at 2am at a depth of 159km near the Tajikistan–Xinjiang border. Read More: 4.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Lahore, no casualties reported The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude of 5.3 at a depth of 140km, while […]
Winter alert: Snowfall and rain to lash northern Pakistan
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain and snowfall in northern and western regions. A new western weather system is entering the country, bringing precipitation and cold temperatures over the weekend. Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, and Buner are expected to experience rain and mountain snowfall. Gilgit-Baltistan areas including Diamer, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, […]
PMD warns of low rainfall in December, January
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned that rainfall will remain below normal in December and early January. This dry spell could reduce soil moisture across several regions, affecting crops and water reserves. Farmers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan are likely to face the greatest challenges. The PMD said rain-fed agricultural areas may struggle […]