PMD forecast rain, windstorms, thundershowers across upper, central parts over next two days

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Jul, 2026) The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday forecast scattered rain, windstorms and thundershowers, with isolated heavy falls, in the upper and central parts of the country during the next two days under the influence of moist currents from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, coupled with an approaching westerly wave.

According to the PMD, moist currents from the Arabian Sea are continuously penetrating the upper parts of the country, while moist currents from the Bay of Bengal are expected to enter the northeastern parts from Monday evening/night.

Meanwhile, a westerly wave is likely to approach the upper parts of the country within the next 12 hours, while the seasonal low lies over northwestern Balochistan.

The Met Office said scattered rain, windstorms and thundershowers, with isolated heavy falls, are expected in Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber and Mirpur in Azad Jammu and Kashmir from the night of July 06-08 with occasional gaps.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, scattered rain, windstorms and thundershowers with isolated heavy falls are likely in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Nowshera, Charsadda, Karak, Tank, Lakki Marwat, Swabi, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Kohat, Kurram, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan and Hangu from the night of July 06 to July 08, while Waziristan, Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan are expected to receive rain on July 07 and 08.

In Islamabad and Punjab, scattered rain, windstorms and thundershowers with isolated heavy falls are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Faisalabad, Khushab, Sargodha, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Okara and Kasur from the evening/night of July 06 to July 08, while Noor Pur Thal, Bhakkar, Mianwali, Layyah, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, Rahim Yar Khan and Rajanpur are likely to receive rain on July 07 and 08.

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The PMD said rain, windstorms and thunderstorms are expected in Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche and Shigar in Gilgit-Baltistan on July 07 and 08.

It said isolated rain, windstorms and thundershowers are likely in the north and northeastern districts of Balochistan, including Zhob, Sherani, Kohlu, Musakhel, Naseerabad, Harnai, Sibbi, Barkhan, Dera Bugti and Khuzdar, on the night of July 07 and July 08.

In Sindh, mainly hot and very humid weather is expected in most parts of the province.

However, isolated rain, windstorms and thundershowers are likely in Tharparkar, Sukkur, Shikarpur, Larkana, Dadu, Jacobabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Qambar Shahdadkot and Naushahro Feroze on July 07 and 08.

The Met Office warned that windstorms and lightning may damage weak structures, including solar panels, electric poles and billboards, during the forecast period.

It said landslides may occur in vulnerable areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir on July 07 and 08, while water flow may increase in local streams and nullahs of Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, as well as in the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan.

It warned that heavy rains may cause localized urban flooding in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Nowshera, Gujranwala, Lahore and Faisalabad on July 07 and 08.

The PMD advised tourists and travelers to remain extra cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during the forecast period.

The farmers were advised to manage crop activities in view of the weather conditions and ensure proper care of their livestock.

The department said the prevailing hot and humid conditions are likely to subside during the forecast period and advised all concerned authorities to remain vigilant and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation.