Monsoon Rainfall in Pakistan: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that starting from the evening of 12th July, monsoon currents originating from the Arabian Sea will potentially reach and strengthen over the upper and central regions of the country by 14th July. Additionally, on the 14th (evening/night), an anticipated westerly wave is projected to enter the upper parts.
Monsoon Rainfall in Pakistan
Monsoon Rainfall in Pakistan: Under the impact of these atmospheric conditions, precipitation/wind-thundershower (including some intense downpours) is anticipated in Kashmir, (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur), Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Kasur, and Okara from the evening/night of the 12th to the 17th of July, with intermittent periods of dryness.
Rain/wind-thundershower (including a few heavy downpours) is anticipated in Gilgit Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar), Chitral, Swat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Kurram, Lakki Marwat, Kohat, D.I Khan, Bannu, Karak, Waziristan, Mianwali, Khusab, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Jhang, and Toba Tek Singh from the evening/night of the 13th to the 17th of July, with intermittent breaks.
There is a likelihood of rainfall, accompanied by wind-thundershower, in Barkhan, Loralai, Kalat, Khuzdar, Zhob, Lasbella, Awaran, Musakhel, D.G Khan, Rajanpur, Multan, Bhakkar, Layyah, Kot Addu, Sukkur, Jacobabad, Nagarparkar, Tharparkar, Umerkot, Sanghar, and Mirpur Khas from the evening/night of the 14th to the 16th of July.
Intense precipitation might lead to urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Gujranwala, and Lahore from the 14th to the 17th of July. Furthermore, it could potentially trigger landslides in susceptible regions such as Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, and the hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa throughout this period.
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Farmers are recommended to regulate their endeavors considering the weather prediction. Vacationers and explorers are suggested to exercise additional vigilance to prevent any undesirable circumstances amid the rainy period. Dust storms/wind-thunderstorm have the potential to cause harm to unsecured constructions such as electric poles and solar panels. The populace in general is instructed to seek refuge in secure locations during wind-storms or heavy downpours.
All concerned authorities have been advised to remain alert and to take necessary precautionary measures during the forecast period.