The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that monsoon rains will begin across the country from June 25, with heavy downpours expected to continue until July 1. Authorities have been warned about the risk of urban flooding, particularly in low-lying areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sialkot, Nowshera, Peshawar, Hyderabad, and Karachi.
According to the PMD, moisture-laden winds have started entering the upper and central regions of Pakistan, with their intensity expected to rise over the coming days.
Rain and thunderstorms are forecast in Azad Kashmir — including Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur — from June 24 to July 2, with isolated heavy showers in some areas.
In Gilgit-Baltistan, districts such as Diamer, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, and Shigar are likely to receive rain between June 26 and 29.
Between June 25 and July 1, heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms is expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Sargodha, and other parts of Punjab. Southern Punjab districts, including Bahawalpur, DG Khan, and Multan, may see rain from June 26 to 28.
In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, widespread rain is predicted from June 25 to July 1 in areas including Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Swat, Dir, Kohat, and Waziristan.
Parts of Balochistan — such as Loralai, Sibi, Khuzdar, and Lasbela — are likely to receive showers between June 25 and 28.
Sindh may experience rain from June 25 to 28 in Sukkur, Larkana, Hyderabad, Karachi, and other districts.
The PMD has cautioned about potential flash flooding in hill torrents of DG Khan, northeastern Punjab, and Kashmir, mainly between June 26 and July 1. There is also a risk of urban flooding in major cities during this period.
Landslides may occur in hilly regions, including Murree, Galiyat, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Strong winds and heavy rains could damage poorly constructed buildings, power infrastructure, vehicles, billboards, and solar panels. Authorities have been urged to take precautionary measures.
