🌧️ Islamabad Weather Update: More Rains & Flash Flood Risk Ahead
Get ready for wet days ahead! The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh alert for intense monsoon rains across Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several other regions of Pakistan starting Monday evening and continuing through Wednesday with breaks in between.
A strong low-pressure system currently hovering over northwest Madhya Pradesh, India, is expected to push powerful monsoon currents into central and upper Pakistan over the next 24 to 72 hours. This system will be further intensified by a westerly wave, resulting in scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall across a wide swath of the country.
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🌀 Regions Likely to Be Affected
| Region | Expected Impact |
|---|---|
| Islamabad & Rawalpindi | Heavy rainfall, urban flooding in low-lying areas |
| Northern Punjab | Intense rain, risk of flash floods |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Floods in streams and hill torrents |
| Kashmir & Gilgit-Baltistan | Scattered downpours, potential landslides |
| Northeast & South Balochistan | Heavy rain, flash flood threats |
⛅ Temperature Forecast
| City | Tuesday | Wednesday |
|---|---|---|
| Islamabad | 34°C – 36°C | 33°C – 35°C |
| Rawalpindi | 34°C – 36°C | 33°C – 35°C |
Humidity will remain high, reaching 68% in Islamabad and 63% in Rawalpindi during morning hours.
🌊 Flood Warning Zones
The PMD has warned of flash floods in the local streams and nullahs of:
- Murree, Galiyat, Swat, Chitral, Manshera
- Dir, Kohistan, Shangla, Abbottabad
- Dera Ghazi Khan, Faisalabad, Gujranwala
- Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sialkot
In addition, urban flooding is possible in low-lying areas of major cities like Peshawar, Sargodha, Nowshera, and Mardan.
🌧️ Rainfall Highlights (Last 24 Hours)
| Region | Top Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| Punjab | Okara (72), Sahiwal (66), DG Khan (51) |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Saidu Sharif (28), Kalam (17), Dir (12) |
| Kashmir | Rawalakot (20), Kotli (04) |
| Balochistan | Bar Khan (13), Zhob (09), Sibbi (05) |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | Astore (11) |
Stay alert, drive safe, and avoid unnecessary travel during intense spells of rain. If you live near rivers or in flood-prone areas, take precautionary measures.
