Current Rainfall Spell Likely to Persist Throughout the Week

The Meteorological Department has reported a deep depression currently located over northern Gujarat, India, likely to move towards the adjoining areas of Pakistan, specifically Eastern Sindh, within the next 24 hours.

This weather system is driving strong monsoon currents, particularly affecting the south. Additionally, a westerly wave is expected to impact the upper parts of the country from August 29th onwards.

Weather Forecast

Sindh: Widespread rain, with thunderstorms and heavy falls in 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 Nausheroferoze from August 27th to 31st.

Balochistan: Widespread rain with scattered heavyfalls is expected in Khuzdar, Kalat, Lasbella, Awaran, Naseerabad, Sibbi, Jaffarabad, 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 during the same period.

Punjab/Islamabad: Rain with occasional heavyfalls is predicted 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 Rahimyar Khan from August 27th to 31st.

Kashmir: Rain with isolated downpours is expected in Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur from August 27th to 31st.

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: Rain with isolated heavyfalls is anticipated 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 27th to 31st.

Gilgit-Baltistan: Rain with isolated heavyfalls is expected in Diamir, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, Ghanche, and Shigar from August 27th to 31st.

Potential Impacts and Advisories

• Flooding: Pluvial flooding and inundation may occur in low-lying areas of Sindh, Balochistan, and south/central Punjab.
• Flash Floods: Torrential rains may trigger flash floods in local streams and hill torrents in Dera Ghazi Khan, Dadu, Kalat, Khuzdar, Jaffarabad, Sibbi, Naseerabad, Barkhan, Loralai, Awaran, Panjgur, Washuk, Mastung, and Lasbella from August 27th to 31st.
• Glacier Lake Outburst Flood: There is a strong possibility of Glacier Lake Outburst Floods in vulnerable locations of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan.
•  Urban Flooding: Heavy downpours may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan, Sahiwal, Okara, Pakpattan, Nowshera, and Peshawar from August 27th, 29th, 30th, and 31st.
•  Landslides: Heavy rains may trigger landslides in Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, hilly areas of Balochistan, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Waziristan from August 27th to 31st.
• Coastal Flooding: Coastal flooding may occur along the Sindh-Makran coast during this period.
• Damage to Structures: Windstorms and heavy downpours may damage weak structures, including kacha houses, electric poles, and billboards, and disrupt road traffic.
•  Advisories for Farmers and Travelers: Farmers are advised to manage their activities according to the weather forecast. Travelers and tourists should exercise caution and plan their journeys in line with the weather conditions to avoid any untoward incidents.
• Fishermen: Fishermen in Sindh and Balochistan are advised against venturing into the open sea from August 27th to 31st.