PMD Forecasts More Rain, Thunderstorms Over the Next Two Days
Rainfall across various regions of Pakistan has provided much-needed respite from the scorching heat, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicting further showers and thunderstorms in the coming two days.
Over the past 24 hours, rain and thunderstorms were reported in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Kashmir, and northeastern Balochistan, with some areas experiencing heavy downpours.
The highest recorded rainfall (in millimeters) included: Kasur 71, Okara 67, Sheikhupura 54, Joharabad 49, Sargodha City 45, Multan Airport 43, Bahawalnagar and Sahiwal 37, Chakwal 36, Islamabad 35, Lahore Airport 34, Hafizabad and Khanpur 29, Narowal 25, Rahim Yar Khan 24, Lahore City 23, Faisalabad/Khanewal 17, Gujrat to Multan City 11, Mangla 10, Jhelum 09, Attock and Noorpur Thal 07, Mandi Bahauddin, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh 05, Murree 02, and Gujranwala 01.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Malam Jabba recorded 69 mm, Parachinar 23, Charat 15, Saidu Sharif 10, Lower Dir, Takht Bhai, and Kakul 05, and Balakot 04.
In Kashmir, Rawalakot received 11 mm, Muzaffarabad Airport 10, Muzaffarabad City 06, and Garhi Dupatta 03.
In Balochistan, Barkhan recorded 02 mm.
On Thursday, the highest temperatures were 46°C in Dalbandin, Sibbi, and Jacobabad, while Nokundi, Rohri, and Mohenjo-Daro recorded 45°C.
The PMD has forecast further rain, accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms, for parts of southeastern/northeastern Sindh, Punjab, Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and northeastern/southern Balochistan. Isolated areas may see downpours, particularly at night.
Rain with strong winds and thunderstorms is expected on Friday in Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Punjab, Sindh, and northeastern/southern Balochistan, with the possibility of heavy rain in some locations.
The PMD has also warned of potential flooding and other hazards due to heavy rains expected between June 26 and 28. Torrential to very heavy rainfall may trigger flash floods in seasonal streams and drains in Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Nowshera, Swabi, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Dera Ghazi Khan, northeastern Punjab, and Kashmir.
On June 27-28, flash flooding is particularly likely in the local streams and drains of Musa Khel, Barkhan, Khuzdar, Qalat, Dadu, and Qambar Shahdadkot.
Urban flooding is also a risk in low-lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Nowshera, Charsadda, and Peshawar, as well as Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpurkhas, Hyderabad, and Karachi on June 27-28.
The department has further cautioned that strong winds and thunderstorms could damage fragile infrastructure, such as electric poles, vehicles, and solar panels. There is also an increased risk of landslides in the mountainous areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, and Kashmir, which could disrupt road traffic.
