According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, moist currents of moderate intensity from the Arabian Sea are entering the upper regions of the country. Additionally, a westerly wave is expected to approach the upper parts from the evening/night of 15th September, continuing through to 19th September.
Under these weather conditions, various regions are likely to experience rain, thunderstorms, and occasional heavy falls.
Regional Weather Forecasts
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
From 16th to 19th September, rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorms is expected in:
- Upper and Central Areas: Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand
- Tribal and Southern Areas: Bajaur, Mohmand, Kohat, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Hangu, Karak, Waziristan
- Note: Occasional breaks in rainfall are likely.
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Kashmir & Gilgit-Baltistan
- Kashmir (15th–19th September): Scattered rain, wind, and thundershowers in Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur.
- Heavy rainfall likely on 16th & 18th September.
- Gilgit-Baltistan (16th–19th September): Isolated rain, wind, and thunderstorms in Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, and Shigar.
Punjab & Islamabad
- 16th–19th September: Rain-wind/thundershowers in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, and Jhelum.
- 18th & 19th September: Rain also expected in Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Mianwali, Khushab, Sargodha, Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, and Faisalabad.
- Isolated heavy rainfall possible during the period.
Sindh
- Mainly dry weather is expected across most parts of Sindh.
- Partly cloudy conditions may occur in coastal areas.
Balochistan
- Mainly dry weather is forecasted for the entire province.
Possible Impacts & Public Advisory
- Strong winds, hailstorms, and lightning may damage vulnerable structures such as:
- Kacha houses
- Electric poles
- Billboards
- Solar panels
- Vehicles
- Landslide Risk: Increased possibility of landslides in:
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Gilgit-Baltistan
- Murree
- Galliyat
- Kashmir
- Urban and Stream Flooding: Heavy rainfall may raise water levels in local nullahs and streams in:
- Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad
- Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan
- Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Kashmir
Public Advice
Travelers and tourists are strongly advised to:
- Avoid unnecessary exposure to vulnerable or hilly areas.
- Stay updated on the latest weather forecasts and advisories.
- Take safety precautions during windstorms and rainfall.
