ISLAMABAD: The Met Office has predicted rain across the country from August 26 to 29 as a low pressure currently located over west Bengal is likely to move westwards during the next couple of days
“Due to this low-pressure weather system, strong monsoon currents are likely to enter the country [especially southern parts from August 25,” the Pakistan Meteorological Department said in a statement.
The monsoon season is expected to impact Balochistan, entire Sindh and southern Punjab where citizens were advised to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
The areas that are likely to receive showers include Karachi, Hyderabad, Dadu, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Shaheed Benazirabad, Jamshoro, Tando Allayar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tharparkar, Nagarparkar, Mithi, Mirpur Khas, Umarkot, Matiari, Sanghar, Sukkur, Ghotki, Shikarpur, Kashmore, Khairpur, Larkana, Jacobabad and Naushero Feroze.
In Balochistan, rain-wind and thundershower, along with few heavy falls, is expected in Khuzdar, Kalat, Lasbela, Awaran, Naseerabad, Sibi, Jaffarbad, Kohlu, Harnai, Dera Bugti, Zhob, Quetta, Ziarat, Sherani, Qila Abdullah, Qila Saifullah, Barkhan, Musa Khel, Loralai, Mastung, Bolan, Jhal Magsi, Kech, Panjgur, Gwadar, Jiwani, Pasni and Ormara from August 26 to 30 with occasional gaps.
Moreover, rain, wind and thundershowers with a few heavy falls are expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Tala Gang, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Pakpattan, Kasur, Khushab, Sargodha, Mianwali, Bhakkar, Layyah, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Khanpur and Rahim Yar Khan from the night of August 25 to August 28 with occasional gaps.
In Kashmir, rains, winds and thundershowers with isolated heavy falls are expected in Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) from the night of August 25 to August 28 with occasional gaps.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, isolated heavy thundershowers are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Kohat, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Swabi, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Hangu, Kurram, Orakzai, Waziristan, Bannu, Lakki Marwat and Dera Ismail Khan from August 26 to 28 with occasional gaps.
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In Gilgit-Baltistan, rains, along with thunderstorms, are expected in Diamir, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, Ghanche and Shigar from August 26 to 28 with occasional gaps.
Heavy downpours may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan, Nowshera and Peshawar from August 26 to 28.
Heavy rains may trigger landslides in Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan from August 26 to 28, according to the Met office.
“The intensity of the rainfall is likely to remain between mild and harsh, potentially causing disruptions in daily life,” chief meteorologist Sardar Sarfraz told PTV News.
“The monsoon intensity is expected to gradually subside after September 10 to 12, marking the end of the rainy season. This transition will bring a welcome relief to the people, as the suffocating humidity and rainfall will give way to a more pleasant weather pattern, he said.
He went on to add that the region can expect a decrease in temperature and humidity as the monsoon withdraws. The chief meteorologist added that the water reserves in the country’s dams and the water levels in two of the major dams were satisfactor