The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rain across many parts of the country as strong monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea continue to move into the upper and central regions. These weather systems are expected to become stronger over the weekend.
The Met Office said a western disturbance is also likely to enter the upper parts of the country on Monday, bringing an extended spell of rain, windstorms and thunderstorms.
According to the forecast, Kashmir is expected to receive rain, windstorms and thundershowers with scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall from the evening or night of July 18 until July 25, with short breaks in between.
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Several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are also likely to experience similar weather from the evening or night of July 19 to July 23.
Punjab and Islamabad are expected to receive rain, windstorms and thundershowers during the same period, while southern districts of Punjab may witness heavy rainfall from July 20 to July 24.
Gilgit-Baltistan is also likely to receive rain, thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rainfall between July 18 and July 25.
In Balochistan, rain and thundershowers are expected in parts of the north and northeast from the evening or night of July 19 to July 23.
Meanwhile, Sindh is expected to remain mostly hot and very humid. However, isolated rain and thundershowers are likely in several districts between July 20 and July 24.
The Met Office warned that strong winds and lightning could damage weak structures, including solar panels, electricity poles and billboards.
It also cautioned that landslides may occur in vulnerable areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, Galliyat and Kashmir.
Flash flooding is also possible in local streams and nullahs across Kashmir, Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and parts of Balochistan.
In addition, urban flooding may affect major cities including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Peshawar, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Multan and Faisalabad.
The Met Office has advised tourists and travellers to avoid unnecessary travel during the wet spell. Farmers have also been urged to plan agricultural activities carefully and ensure the safety of their livestock, while relevant authorities have been directed to remain alert and take precautionary measures.