The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has forecast rainfall across most districts of the province over the next two days and issued alerts to local administrations to ensure preparedness for possible weather-related emergencies. According to a PDMA spokesperson, rain is expected in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, […]
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PMD forecasts below-normal rainfall for 2026 monsoon
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. […]
Heavy rain, strong winds and hailstorms claim three lives across Pakistan
Heavy rain, strong winds and hailstorms swept across several regions of Pakistan on Wednesday, leaving at least three people dead and seven others injured while disrupting electricity and communication services in multiple cities. Read More: PMD issues nationwide thunderstorm alert The severe weather affected parts of Sindh, Balochistan, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and […]
Heavy rain brings relief as showers drench Lahore
Heavy rain swept across several parts of Lahore on Saturday, providing much-needed relief from the intense heat that had gripped the city in recent days. The downpour affected multiple neighbourhoods, with the highest rainfall recorded in Nishtar Town. Read More: Maryam Nawaz directs province-wide alert ahead of rainy season According to data released by the […]
Heavy rainfall in Pakistan as showers lash Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar
A fresh spell of rain has entered Pakistan, bringing showers to several major cities including Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar. In Lahore, rain was recorded in multiple localities such as Mall Road, Abbott Road, Davis Road, Garhi Shahu, Jail Road, Upper Mall, Ferozepur Road, Chauburji, Sanda, and Gulberg. The rainfall significantly improved the weather conditions across […]
Winter rain brings cooler weather to Karachi
The first spell of winter rain drenched several parts of Karachi late Tuesday night and continued into Wednesday morning, bringing a noticeable dip in temperature. Residents in many neighbourhoods welcomed the showers after weeks of dry and cool weather. Light to moderate rainfall was reported in the Old City area, Lyari, Keamari, Mauripur, DHA and […]
Rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall forecast for northern Pakistan from November 4
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a new spell of rain, wind, and thunderstorms, along with snowfall over the mountains, beginning from November 4 in the upper parts of the country. According to the Met Office, a westerly wave is likely to approach the northern regions on the night of November 3 […]
Karachi gets relief as rain breaks heatwave
After three days of intense heat and humidity, Karachi finally received welcome showers on Tuesday, breaking the grip of hot weather. Various areas across the city experienced light to heavy rainfall, bringing much-needed relief and a pleasant change in temperature. The rainfall helped lower the temperature significantly, making the atmosphere cooler and more comfortable. Areas […]
NDMA issues flood alert for Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a flood alert for Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The alert follows weather forecasts predicting heavy rainfall from July 28 to July 31. Areas including Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza, and Shigar are expected to receive intense rainfall. In AJK, the regions of Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, and […]
Over 100 dead as heavy rains and lightning strike India and Nepal
More than 100 people have died after unseasonal rains and lightning hit parts of India and Nepal since Wednesday. The Indian Meteorological Department warned of thunderstorms and strong winds in eastern and central regions. In Bihar, at least 82 people lost their lives in rain-related incidents over the last two days, officials confirmed. Meanwhile, Uttar […]