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PMD predicts widespread rainfall, strong winds across Pakistan
August 08, 2024

Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast more monsoon rains in the country from tomorrow till Monday.

Strong monsoon currents are likely to penetrate from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal in upper/central parts from tomorrow.

Under the influence of this weather system, rain-wind/thundershower with scattered heavy falls are expected in Islamabad and Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Balochistan, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan with occasional gaps.

Heavy downpour may cause urban flooding in low lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Nowshera and Peshawar.

Landslides may cause roads closure at the vulnerable hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan during the wet period.

Heavy downpour/windstorm and lightning may affect daily routines and may damage weak structures like roof/wall of Kacha houses, electric poles, billboards, vehicles and solar panels during the period.

The farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.

Travelers and tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and manage their traveling according to weather condition and avoid any untoward situation during the wet spell.