LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast moderate rainfall with chances of isolated heavy showers in several regions starting from July 28. For the next two days, monsoon activity is expected to remain limited.
The official bulletin, issued by the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) in Lahore, covers the period from July 26 to August 1. According to the department, river flows in major basins are currently stable and no immediate flood threat is expected in most areas.
However, there is a flash flood risk in the hilly regions of Dera Ghazi Khan Division due to potential rainfall in upstream catchments.
As of 6:00 AM today ( Friday), the Indus River is at medium flood level at Chashma and Taunsa. Water levels at other key locations remain within normal range.
Current Weather Conditions:
A new monsoon system has formed over the Bay of Bengal.
Westerly winds over Kashmir have moved away, replaced by a fresh flow from the northwest.
Monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are entering southern parts of the country.
A seasonal low-pressure area persists over western Balochistan, extending northeastward.
24-Hour Rainfall Report:
Rainfall was recorded in several catchment areas of the Indus, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers, including:
Indus Basin: Barkhan (17 mm), Kakul (13 mm), Islamabad-Chaklala (8 mm), Shamsabad (7 mm), Gilgit and Chirat (9 mm each)
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Chenab Basin: Multan (117 mm), Kirri Jamandan (97 mm), Sammejabad (45 mm), Muzaffargarh (51 mm)
Ravi Basin: Lahore-Township (39 mm), Samanabad (25 mm), Iqbal Town (41 mm), Gulshan-e-Ravi (19 mm)
Others: Khuzdar (6 mm), Sibbi (2 mm)
Next 24–48 Hours:
Thunderstorms with rain are expected in Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala, and DG Khan divisions.
No major change in weather is expected in the following 48 hours.
The PMD has advised relevant authorities to monitor the situation closely, especially in regions vulnerable to hill torrents. Daily updates will continue to be issued.
