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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday issued an advisory warning of potential thunderstorms, rain, and strong winds across various regions of the country from June 25 to July 1.

According to the alert issued by NDMA’s Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC), major cities and regions including Islamabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabad, Karachi, Hyderabad, Tharparkar, Peshawar, Swat, Gilgit, Skardu, and Hunza are likely to experience adverse weather conditions in the coming days.

The NEOC warned that the forecasted weather may lead to urban flooding in low-lying areas, landslides in hilly terrain, and possible structural damage to weak buildings.

Citizens have been advised to take precautionary measures, avoid unnecessary travel during heavy weather, and park vehicles in safe locations.

The advisory further urged the public to stay informed by using the official Pak NDMA Disaster Alert App for real-time updates and safety guidelines.

 

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Punjab predicted to receive 25pc more monsoon rains this year: PDMA​

Imtiaz Ali | Imran Gabol
June 25, 2025

Punjab is predicted to receive 25 per cent more monsoon rains this year, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Director General Irfan Ali Kathia said on Wednesday.

Separately, Karachi is expected to receive rainfall on June 27 (Friday), the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said — potentially ending an ongoing wave of extreme heat and humid weather.

The PMD has already forecast monsoon rain across the country from Wednesday, June 25. Monsoon rains fall across the region from June to September, offering respite from the summer heat and are crucial to replenishing water supplies.

Monsoon rains have commenced in Punjab and first spell will continue till July 1, the PDMA said in a statement, adding that rainfall with strong winds and thunderstorms are predicted in most districts of the province.

Relief Commissioner Punjab Nabeel Javed has instructed commissioners and deputy commissioners across the province to remain alert. He said all relevant departments including Rescue 1122 and WASA are on alert.

The PDMA said rains with strong winds are predicted in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Gujarat, Jhelum, and Gujranwala. Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Sargodha and Mianwali are also expected to receive rain.

Rainfall is predicted in south Punjab including Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur and Bahawalnagar from June 26-28.

The PDMA director general has issued a alert to the district administrations on the instructions of the chief minister. “Monsoon rains are predicted to be 25pc more this year,” he said.

“An alert has been issued to the Department of Health, Irrigation, Construction and Communications, Local Government and Livestock,” he added.

“Citizens are requested to take precautionary measures in extreme weather conditions, stay in safe locations during thunderstorms and avoid unnecessary travel.” He said tourists should plan their travel as per weather conditions.

He warned of landslide risk in Murree, Galiyat and other mountainous areas due to heavy rains. Citizens should stay in safe places to protect themselves from lightning and call the PDMA helpline 1129 in case of emergency.

 

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Rain expected in Karachi​

In a related development, the PMD has issued a three-day weather forecast for Karachi division which predicts isolated rain and thunderstorm on Friday evening.

The weather will remain partly cloudy, hot and humid, today with the maximum temperature between 34-36 degrees Celsius and humidity level at 72pc in the morning.

For tomorrow, the weather in the city has been forecast as partly cloudy and humid, with chances of isolated light rain and drizzle. The maximum temperature will remain between 35-37 degrees Celsius and humidity levels of 70-80pc.

On Friday, the Met Office has forecast hot and humid weather with chances of isolated rain and thunderstorm in the evening. The maximum temperature will remain between 35-37 degrees Celsius with humidity level between 70-80pc in the morning with southwesterly winds blowing.

According to the Met Office, “monsoon currents are penetrating upper and central parts of the country and likely to intensify further.

“A westerly wave is moving toward the upper parts of the country and is likely to become more active by tomorrow (Thursday).”

Under its influence, dust storm and rainfall with thundershower is expected in Tharparker ,Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Badin, Thatta and Dadu districts tomorrow.

It added that rainfall with thunderstorm is likely in Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Khairpur, Ghotki, Kashmore, Dadu, Nosheroferoz, Shaheed Benazirabad, Hyderabad, Tharparker, Mirpur Khas, Sanghar, Jamshoro, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Thatta, Badin and Karachi division on June 27 with occasional gaps.

 

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Punjab predicted to receive 25pc more monsoon rains this year: PDMA​

Karachi to receive rainfall on Friday, Met Office says.

 

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PMD forecasts heavy rainfall countrywide, warns of urban flooding risk​

Dawn.com
June 26, 2025

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday forecast rainfall and thunderstorms across the country, warning of the risk of flash floods and urban flooding.

Monsoon rains fall across the region from June to September, offering respite from the summer heat and are crucial to replenishing water supplies. They are also vital for agriculture, and therefore the livelihoods of millions of farmers and food security for South Asia’s nearly two billion people.

In its latest weather forecast, the Met Office said, “moist currents from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are penetrating in most parts of the country. A westerly wave is also affecting upper parts of the country.”

The weather agency has forecast widespread rainfall and thundershowers on Thursday in Azad Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and the federal capital Islamabad.


It added that rain thundershowers with gusty winds may also occur at isolated places in southeast Sindh and northeast/south Balochistan during the period.

“On Friday, widespread rain and thundershowers with isolated heavy rainfall is expected in Azad Kashmir, KP, Islamabad, and upper and central Punjab. Rain thundershowers with gusty winds are likely in south Punjab, Sindh and northeast and south Balochistan,” it added.

In the previous 24 hours the weather agency reported rain and thundershowers in upper KP, Upper Punjab, Islamabad, Azad Kashmir and northeast Balochistan. Hot and very humid weather prevailed over other parts of the country, it added.

KP’s Malam Jabba recorded the highest 70mm rainfall, Saidu Sharif 34mm, Parachinar 23mm, Lower Dir 8 mm, Mardan 6mm, Cherat 4mm, and Kakul 3mm.

In Punjab, Kasur recorded 63mm rainfall, Sheikhupura 50mm, Joharabad 48mm, Sargodha 45mm, Islamabad (Bokra 34mm, Airport 29mm, Zero point 22mm, Saidpur 21mm, Golra 20mm), Okara 30mm, Rawalpindi (Pirwidahi 30mm, Shamsabad 18mm), Chakwal 28mm, Lahore (Airport 20mm, City 11mm), Hafizabad 17mm, Attock 12mm, Gujrat 10mm, Faisalabad 8mm, Noorpur Thal 5mm, Narowal 3mm, Mangla and Sialkot 2mm each, Jhang and Toba Tek Singh 1mm each.

In Azad Kashmir, Muzaffarabad recorded 7mm at airport and 5mm in the city, Rawalakot 1mm, while Barkhan in Balochistan received 2mm rainfall.

The maximum temperatures recorded yesterday (Wednesday) were Dalbandin 46°C, while Sibbi, Jacobabad, Bhakkar, Bahawalpur, Dadu, and Nokkundi recorded 45°C.

The Met Office warned that heavy rainfall may generate flash floods in local streams of Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Nowshera, Swabi, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, DG Khan, and parts of northeast Punjab and Azad Kashmir.

It further warned that heavy downpour may cause urban flooding in low lying areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Nowshera, Charsadda and Peshawar, and in Karachi and Hyderabad on June 27.

Landslides may cause roads closure in the vulnerable hilly areas of KP, Murree, Galliyat, Azad Kashmir during the wet spell, it added

It warned that heavy downpour, windstorm and lightning may affect daily routines, and may damage weak structures of houses, electric poles, billboards, vehicles and solar panels during the forecast period.

In light of the forecast, the Punjab government has intensified emergency measures following the prediction to receive 25 per cent more monsoon rains this year in the province.

Monsoon rains have commenced in Punjab and the first spell will continue till July 1. Rainfall with strong winds and thunderstorms are predicted in most districts of the province.

 

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Rain expected in Karachi​

The PMD had earlier issued a weather forecast for Karachi division, according to which isolated rains and thunderstorms are expected on Friday evening.

The weather in the city today has been forecast as partly cloudy and humid, with chances of isolated light rain and drizzle. The maximum temperature will remain between 35-37 °C and humidity levels of 70-80pc.

The maximum temperature will remain between 35-37°C with humidity level between 70-80pc with southwesterly winds blowing.

It added that westerly wave is moving toward the upper parts of the country and resultantly dust storm and rainfall with thundershower is expected in Tharparker, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Badin, Thatta and Dadu districts.

 

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Karachi cools down as first spell of monsoon rains hits city​

PMD forecasts more rains over the weekend, with urban flooding expected on June 27 and 28

Web Desk
June 26, 2025

Karachi has experienced first spell of monsoon rains, accompanied by thunder and lightning, with the rainfall expected to continue intermittently until Sunday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

The monsoon system, after affecting parts of Sindh, entered Karachi earlier than expected. Meteorologists had initially predicted the system would reach Karachi on Friday, with rainfall possibly starting late in the evening. However, the system accelerated, bringing rain earlier than anticipated.

 

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At least 11 killed as flash floods sweep Swat​

Authorities continue to advise residents near the Swat River to evacuate

Web Desk
June 27, 2025

Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall in Swat have claimed the lives of at least 11 people, with several more still missing.

The continuous downpour over the past two days has caused a significant rise in the flow of the Swat River, prompting local authorities to issue a high alert.

The rescue teams have so far recovered two bodies, and search operations continue at several locations, including Fiza Gat, Bypass, Manyar, and Khwazakhela. At the Fiza Gat location, 10 tourists, including women and children, were swept away by the floodwaters, and two bodies have been recovered.

At the Bypass location, 17 people drowned, with four bodies retrieved and three others rescued alive.

In addition, the heavy rains caused a house roof to collapse in Khwazakhela, resulting in the tragic death of a 7-year-old girl, Zuneina.

Rescue operations in other flood-affected areas like Ghaligai, Manyar, and Panjigram have also been underway, with several people rescued from the rising floodwaters.

Meanwhile, in Mardan, 22 individuals were trapped in Imam Dheri by the flash floods but have since been safely rescued.

Further rescue operations are ongoing in various parts of Swat, including Mettah, where 20 to 30 people were stranded due to the floods. All of them were safely evacuated.

Authorities continue to advise residents near the Swat River to evacuate, as the water levels remain dangerously high.

 

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KP PDMA warns of Glofs in five districts​

Bureau Report
June 27, 2025

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority on Thursday warned of glacial lake outburst floods (Glofs) in five districts, including Upper and Lower Chitral, Upper Dir, Swat and Upper Kohistan.

In an advisory, the PDMA said the Pakistan Meteorological Department had forecast a significant wet spell in the province from the evening of June 26 to July 1.

It added that during the period, the province was likely to witness scattered and widespread rain and thunderstorms, with isolated heavy downpours.

“The prevailing weather conditions increase the risk of Glofs and flash floods in vulnerable glaciated regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” it noted.

Calls for measures to prevent damage to public life, property

The PDMA said that in view of those weather conditions, district administrations were required to take all necessary measures to prevent any loss of human and animal life and damage to infrastructure and crops.

 

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Editorials

Preparing for heavy rains​

June 27, 2025

Weather patterns in Pakistan have changed considerably during the last few years due to global warming with the summers getting longer and hotter and rainy season becoming more erratic, resulting either in recurring droughts or heaving floods.

Normally, monsoon rains arrive around the beginning of July, but this year the Meteorological Department has forecast an early onset of the monsoons starting June 26, also warning of heavy downpours that are likely to trigger flash floods and landslides in parts of the northern areas while urban inundation is predicted for lowland plains of Punjab and Sindh — all of which have, in recent years, taken a heavy toll on lives and livelihoods.

In 2022 Pakistan endured the worst floods that submerged nearly one-third of the country, claimed over 1,700 lives, and damaged or destroyed more than two million homes, affecting about 33 million people. Economic losses ran into an estimated $30 billion.

Yet in the years since, despite repeated pledges for better preparedness, many of the same systemic vulnerabilities persist. Urban centres like Karachi, Lahore, and other big cities face high risk of urban flooding because of clogged drainage systems, poor planning, and overpopulation in low-lying areas — especially of Lahore.

In hilly regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and parts of Balochistan the danger is compounded by flash floods and landslides, which can cut off entire valleys and devastate human habitations as well as vital infrastructure. As for the urban centres in the plains, a chronic problem in Karachi remains blockage of the storm water drains with garbage and debris.

The way things are at this point in time, that megacity’s drainage system is a mix of clogged and cleaned areas. Meanwhile, efforts to cleanup Rawalpindi’s Lai Nullah — a much polluted rain-fed stream flowing through the city — as part of the Punjab government’s broader pre-monsoon initiative to mitigate the risks of flooding, still await completion.

The federal and provincial governments together with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) need to treat the impending heavy rains as a crisis-in-waiting, clearing storm drains, identifying flood-prone areas for evacuation planning, and issuing public advisories, especially to communities in high risk zones.

Rescue services ought to be deployed pre-emptively rather than reactively informing people where to go and how to seek help in the event of an emergency situation. For the longer term, our policy planners must rethink the approach to climate resilience.

From better urban planning to climate-smart agriculture and improved water storage systems, investments in these areas are no longer optional; they are essential for ensuring a stable future in the face of a changing climate.

 

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Death toll from rain-related incidents in Punjab rises to 14​

Imran Gabol
June 28, 2025

Commuters travel in stagnant rainwater after heavy downpour during monsoon season, near US Consulate in Lahore on June 27, 2025. — Babar Shah/PPI Images
At least two more people died in a rain-related incident in Punjab on Saturday, taking the province’s death toll for the past four days to 14, according to rescue officials and the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).

Monsoon rains across the region offer respite from the summer heat and are vital for agriculture and food security. Weather-related incidents are common during the season, but experts say climate change is increasing their frequency and severity.

Two people died while four were wounded in a roof collapse incident reported at 3:20am in the Abbas Nagar area of Lahore’s Shahdara Town, Rescue 1122 said in a statement today.

 

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Punjab predicted to receive 25pc more monsoon rains this year: PDMA​

Imtiaz Ali | Imran Gabol
June 25, 2025

Punjab is predicted to receive 25 per cent more monsoon rains this year, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Director General Irfan Ali Kathia said on Wednesday.

Separately, Karachi is expected to receive rainfall on June 27 (Friday), the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said — potentially ending an ongoing wave of extreme heat and humid weather.

The PMD has already forecast monsoon rain across the country from Wednesday, June 25. Monsoon rains fall across the region from June to September, offering respite from the summer heat and are crucial to replenishing water supplies.

Monsoon rains have commenced in Punjab and first spell will continue till July 1, the PDMA said in a statement, adding that rainfall with strong winds and thunderstorms are predicted in most districts of the province.

 

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Intermittent showers in Karachi to continue till tomorrow​

Imtiaz Ali
June 28, 2025

Motorists on their way at a road after the heavy rain in Karachi on June 27. — Online photo by Sabir Mazhar

The Met Office has forecast intermittent showers in Karachi till tomorrow as the city continues to receive rain for a third consecutive day on Saturday.

Karachi has been experiencing moderate to heavy rainfall since Thursday night, bringing on reprieve from the scorching summer heat. Monsoon rains continue to lash many parts of the country, prompting authorities to release an urban flooding warning for several cities. Monsoon rains fall across the region from June to September every year.

 

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Two die from electrocution as rain continues in Karachi​

Dawn Report
June 28, 2025

A truck is stuck in a pothole on a dilapidated road in the Malir Halt area after rain.— PPI

KARACHI: Two young men died from electrocution in SITE and Surjani Town as light rain continued intermittently across the metropolis on Friday.

While the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) is yet to complete the de-silting of major storm water drains in the city, roads in many areas submerged by rainwater, causing vehicular traffic to move at a snail’s pace.

The condition of roads and streets under the town municipal corporations’ administrative control was also unimpressive.

In its weather advisory issued on Friday, the Met Office said that due to strong monsoon currents penetrating over the province, Karachi continues to receive intermittent rain on Saturday (today).