ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a fresh alert, warning of heavy rainfall in various parts of the country over the next two days. Areas likely to be affected include Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Punjab, Azad Kashmir, and parts of Balochistan.
Monsoon rains, which usually fall from June to September, help cool down the summer heat and are vital for agriculture and water supply.
However, they also bring serious risks such as floods, landslides, and damage to homes and infrastructure, especially in low-lying and heavily populated areas.
According to official reports, at least 19 people have lost their lives in the last two days due to rain-related incidents in Balochistan, KP, and the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
The National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) has warned of possible flood-like conditions, after which Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to remain on high alert and fully prepared.
In its weather update issued on Monday, the Met Office stated that monsoon rains will continue to lash different regions of Pakistan, especially the upper parts, until July 10. Rain along with wind and thunderstorms is expected in Punjab, KP, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, southern and northeastern Balochistan, and Islamabad.
Heavy rainfall is likely at some places in Kashmir, northeastern Punjab, Potohar region, and parts of Balochistan. The public has been urged to stay cautious and follow weather updates in the coming days.
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Low-lying areas in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Nowshera, and Peshawar are at risk of flooding. The weather office also warned of urban flooding in local streams and drains in Galliyat, Murree, KP’s hilly districts, and various parts of Balochistan.
Landslides may occur in the mountainous regions of KP, Azad Kashmir, Murree, and Galliyat, which could block roads and disrupt traffic.
Monsoon rains continue to lash Pakistan, with further downpours expected in upper parts till July 10, 2025 pic.twitter.com/LyMXmkYObi
— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) July 8, 2025
In the past 24 hours, several cities across Pakistan received moderate to heavy rainfall:
Punjab:
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Lahore: 75mm
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Sheikhupura: 48mm
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Islamabad: 37mm (Saidpur 16mm, Zero Point 12mm, Golra 9mm)
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Gujranwala: 6mm
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Murree: 5mm
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Faisalabad: 4mm
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Sialkot: 2mm
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Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad: 1mm
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Traces recorded in Toba Tek Singh, Bahawalnagar, and Kasur
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:
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Balakot: 40mm
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Kakul: 31mm
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Malam Jabba: 17mm
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Bannu: 8mm
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Lower Dir: 4mm
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Cherat: 2mm
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Upper Dir, Bajaur, Ghalanai: 1mm
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Light rain in Kalam and Peshawar
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Sindh:
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Badin: 4mm
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Mithi: 2mm
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Traces in Jacobabad, Larkana, Hyderabad, and Karachi
Balochistan:
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Kalat: 17mm
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Ziarat: 12mm
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Light showers in Lasbela
Azad Kashmir:
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Muzaffarabad: 13mm (7mm city, 6mm airport)
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Bandi Abbaspur: 7mm
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Rawalakot, Kotli: 1mm
The PMD has advised all citizens, especially those living in sensitive areas, to remain alert and take necessary precautions to avoid any harm.
In the last 24 hours since 8am yesterday, many cities across Pakistan received moderate to heavy rainfall.
In Punjab, Lahore recorded the highest rainfall with 75mm, followed by Sheikhupura with 48mm. Islamabad received 37mm (including 16mm in Saidpur, 12mm at Zero Point, and 9mm in Golra). Other areas recorded lighter rain: Gujranwala 6mm, Murree 5mm, Faisalabad 4mm, Sialkot 2mm, and 1mm each in Mandi Bahauddin and Hafizabad. Light rain was also reported in Toba Tek Singh, Bahawalnagar, and Kasur.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Balakot received the most rain with 40mm, followed by Kakul with 31mm. Other figures included Malam Jabba 17mm, Bannu 8mm, Lower Dir 4mm, Cherat 2mm, and 1mm each in Upper Dir, Bajaur, and Ghalanai. Light rain was also reported in Kalam and Peshawar.
In Sindh, Badin recorded 4mm and Mithi 2mm, while Jacobabad, Larkana, Hyderabad, and Karachi received light or trace rainfall.
In Balochistan, Kalat received 17mm, Ziarat 12mm, and Lasbela reported light rain.
In Azad Kashmir, Muzaffarabad recorded 13mm (7mm in the city and 6mm at the airport), Bandi Abbaspur 7mm, and 1mm each in Rawalakot and Kotli.
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