ISLAMABAD: More monsoon showers are expected across Pakistan in the coming week, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has said.
According to the PMD, weak monsoon winds are currently affecting the upper and central regions of the country and are expected to strengthen by August 4.
A westerly weather system will also gain strength on August 5, which will likely trigger widespread rainfall with heavy downpours in several areas.
In Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, areas such as Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, and others may receive intermittent rain and strong winds with isolated heavy showers between August 4 and August 7.
From August 5 to 7, parts of Gilgit-Baltistan, like Diamir, Astore, and Hunza, are also likely to see rainfall.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is expected to witness spells of rain with occasional heavy downpours in areas including Swat, Dir, Kohistan, Mansehra, Peshawar, and Dera Ismail Khan from August 4 to 7.
In Punjab and Islamabad, cities such as Rawalpindi, Lahore, Sialkot, Faisalabad, and Multan are likely to receive rain between August 4 and 7, with some places expecting heavy rainfall and gusty winds, particularly on August 6 in southern districts like Dera Ghazi Khan and Bahawalpur.
For Balochistan, most areas will remain hot and humid, although light to moderate rain is expected in places such as Barkhan, Zhob, and Khuzdar on August 6.
Sindh will also stay hot and humid, though light rain or drizzle may occur along the coastal belt.
The PMD has warned that the anticipated rainfall could lead to flash flooding in hilly streams and nullahs in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galiyat, and parts of Punjab and Kashmir from August 5 to 7.
Urban flooding is also possible in cities like Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, and Rawalpindi.
Landslides and mudslides may block roads in mountainous regions, while strong winds and lightning could damage weak structures and outdoor installations.
Authorities have urged the public, especially tourists and travellers, to stay alert and keep track of weather updates to avoid any potential risks.