ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has reported that many parts of the country received above‑normal rainfall during the first half of July 2025. PMD has also warned that the wet weather may trigger glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) and flash floods in vulnerable areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit‑Baltistan.
PMD’s data shows that Pakistan received an average of 36.8 millimetres of rain from July 1 to 14, which is about 69 per cent higher than the normal level of 21.8 millimetres for this period.
Punjab received 70 millimetres of rain, which is 81 per cent above normal. Balochistan also saw heavy rains with 29.3 millimetres recorded, which is 187 per cent above normal. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa received 53.5 millimetres, 34 per cent above normal. However, Sindh and Gilgit‑Baltistan recorded below‑normal rainfall.
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Risk of sudden floods in northern areas
PMD said the ongoing weather could increase the risk of sudden floods in northern areas. The department advised local authorities and people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit‑Baltistan to stay alert and take safety steps to avoid possible damage or emergencies.
