Islamabad: The Pakistan Metrological Department (PMD) said on Thursday that rain, wind, and thunderstorms expected to hit the upper and central parts of the country over the next three days, from July 27 to July 30.
The weather department says that summer currents from the Arabian Sea are always moving into the country, and there is also a westerly wave in the north and centre of the country.
Moreover, Under the influence of these systems, rain/wind-thundershowers (with scattered heavy falls) expected in Kashmir’s Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad. Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur. Gilgit Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar), Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla
It further added that rain/wind-thundershowers (with few heavy falls) expected in Kalat. Khuzdar, Lasbella, Awaran, Kech, Gwadar, Panjgur, Mastung, Sibbi, Naseerabad. Zhob, Sherani, Barkhan, Musakhel, Kohlu, Jhal Magsi, Loralai, Dera Ghazi khan. Rajanpur, Multan, Khanewal, Layyah, Kot Addu, Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan from the night of July 27 to July 28.
Impacts and advice
PMD said that heavy rains on July 27 (night) and July 28 could cause flash floods in Balochistan. As well as hill torrents in Dera Ghazi Khan.
From July 27 to 29, the weather supposed to be the same in Kashmir, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Manshera, Abbottabad, Rawalpindi/Islamabad, and Lai Nullah.
From the night of July 27 to the night of July 29, these heavy rains could cause floods in low-lying parts of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Gujranwala, Lahore, and Faisalabad.
They could also cause floods in places like Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, and the hilly parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which are already at risk.
Taking into account the weather forecast, the PMD said:
Farmers plan their work in the right way.
During the rainy time, tourists and travellers are extra careful so that nothing bad happens.
People stay away from electric output, and wind-thunderstorms can damage things like electric lines, solar panels, and other loose structures.
When there is a windstorm, lightning, or strong rain, most people stay in safe places.
