The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday forecast widespread rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms across upper and central Pakistan until July 8. The weather agency warned that isolated heavy downpours could trigger urban flooding, flash floods, and landslides in vulnerable areas. Authorities and residents have been advised to remain alert as severe weather is expected to […]
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Monsoon alerts issued as widespread rains expected from July 1
The Meteorological Department has forecast the arrival of the monsoon season from the first week of July, warning of heavy rainfall, strong winds, lightning and possible flooding across several parts of Pakistan. Meanwhile, the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a province-wide pre-monsoon alert, urging authorities and citizens to prepare for severe weather conditions. […]
Monsoon rains arrive as weather system enters Pakistan
The monsoon weather system has entered Pakistan, raising expectations of widespread rainfall across Lahore and several districts of Punjab in the coming days. Meteorological officials say the seasonal weather pattern is expected to bring much-needed rain while also increasing the possibility of localized urban flooding in low-lying areas. Lahore experienced changing weather conditions since the […]
NDMA warns of heavy rains across Karachi and other regions
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather alert warning of heavy rainfall in Karachi and several other parts of the country in the coming days, urging authorities to remain prepared for possible urban flooding and disruptions. Read More: NDMA forecasts steady rise in temperatures across country According to the advisory, Karachi is expected […]
Punjab launches massive drainage push before monsoon season
Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities across Punjab to complete all major drainage projects before June, setting a strict deadline ahead of the upcoming monsoon season. She issued these instructions during a high-level meeting focused on urban infrastructure development and flood prevention planning. Officials were told to accelerate work to avoid waterlogging risks during heavy […]
Rawalpindi, Islamabad face flood threat after heavy rains
Heavy rain hit Islamabad and Rawalpindi causing concerns of urban flooding and stream overflow. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a flood alert for Nullah Lai due to rising water levels. Rainfall was heaviest in Islamabad’s Sector H-8, where 95mm was recorded. Sector G-11 also saw continuous downpours. Authorities have urged residents near water channels […]
PDMA warns: Flood threat looms over Punjab cities
LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a new weather alert as heavy monsoon rains are expected to continue across the province over the next 24 hours. The PDMA has warned that urban flooding is likely in several major cities, including Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Gujranwala. According to the alert, heavy rainfall is […]
Rain batters Islamabad, NDMA on alert
ISLAMABAD: Intermittent rain continues to lash the federal capital, with heavy water flow causing urban flooding in low-lying areas and vehicles swept away by overflowing streams in Saidpur Village. The downpour intensified the flow of seasonal streams, causing multiple cars to be dragged into the water. Due to encroachments in Saidpur, drainage was blocked, leading […]
Monsoon season likely to start in end of June: Meteorological Department
Monsoon season is expected to be a blessing in disguise for Pakistani’s battling with scorching heat. According to Pakistan Meteorological (Met) Department (PMD), Monsoon season will be starting in the last week of June. Met officials said that North Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are likely to receive more rainfall than the average. However, PMD […]