The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh weather alert, stating that a deep depression over North Gujarat (India) is likely to move westwards towards adjoining areas of Pakistan within the next 24 to 36 hours.
As a result, strong monsoon currents are expected to penetrate the southern half of the country, triggering widespread rain and thunderstorms in multiple regions.
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Sindh
From 7th September (evening/night) to 10th September, Sindh is expected to witness widespread rain-wind/thundershowers with strong gusty winds. Scattered heavy to exceptionally very heavy rainfall is predicted in:
- Tharparkar (Mithi, Islamkot, Nagarparkar, Chachro, Dhali, Diplo, Kaloi)
- Umer Kot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Khairpur, Shaheed Benazirabad, Matiari, Tando Allayar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Hyderabad
- Karachi, Thatta, Badin, Sujawal, Jamshoro, Dadu, Kashmore, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Ghotki
Punjab & Islamabad
From 7th to 9th September, rain-wind/thundershowers with isolated heavy falls are forecast for:
- Central & Southern Punjab: Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Bahawalnagar, Vehari, Khanewal, Multan, Lodhran, Bahawalpur, Rahimyar Khan, Rajanpur, Kot Addu, Dera Ghazi Khan
- Potohar & North Punjab: Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad
Balochistan
Between 7th and 10th September, rain-wind/thundershowers with scattered heavy falls are likely in:
Barkhan, Musakhel, Loralai, Sibbi, Zhob, Naseerabad, Bolan, Dera Bugti, Kohlu, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Awaran, Pasni, Makran Coast, Gwadar
Kashmir
From 7th to 9th September, Kashmir is likely to receive rain-wind/thundershowers with isolated heavy falls in:
Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
From 7th to 9th September, rain-wind/thundershowers are expected in:
Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Swabi, Peshawar, Mardan, Kohat, Kurrum
Possible Impacts & Advisories
- Urban and Coastal Flooding: Heavy downpours may cause flooding and waterlogging in low-lying areas of Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad, Tharparkar, Khairpur, Sukkur, Larkana, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Hyderabad, Dadu, Karachi.
- Dam Levels: Water level in Hub Dam is expected to rise.
- Flash Flooding: Possible in hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan, eastern/southern Balochistan, and Kirthar Range (Dadu) between 8th and 10th September.
- Landslides: Risk in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, and Kashmir, possibly leading to road closures.
- Structural Damage: Strong winds, lightning, and heavy rainfall may damage weak structures, Kacha houses, electric poles, billboards, vehicles, and solar panels.
Public Advisory
The PMD has urged citizens, travelers, and tourists to:
- Avoid unnecessary travel to vulnerable areas.
- Stay updated with the latest weather reports.
- Take precautionary measures to minimize risks during the forecast period.
