The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast above-normal rainfall and higher-than-average temperatures across the country during the April to June period.
In its seasonal outlook, the department said rainfall is expected to be more pronounced in northwestern regions, including central and southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, adjoining areas of northwestern Punjab, northern Balochistan, and parts of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Southern regions, including Sindh and southern Balochistan, are also likely to receive slightly above-normal rainfall, with the first half of the season expected to be wetter than the latter half.
The PMD said temperatures are projected to remain above normal nationwide, with the highest increases expected in Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and parts of southern Sindh and Balochistan.
The department said improved rainfall in catchment areas is likely to boost water availability, supporting irrigation and power generation. However, it warned that excessive rainfall could lead to waterlogging in low-lying areas and delay crop sowing, while also increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides in vulnerable regions.
The PMD added that heatwave conditions may still develop in the plains of southern Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan, despite the wetter outlook. It cautioned that rising temperatures could also contribute to the spread of pests, crop diseases, and vector-borne illnesses such as dengue.
