Monsoon Alert: Heavy Rainfall Expected Across Pakistan (5th–10th July)

Weather Overview

• Monsoon activity to intensify from evening/night of 5th July.
• A westerly wave will approach upper Pakistan on 6th July.
• Widespread rain-wind/thunderstorms with heavy to very heavy falls expected across several regions from 5th to 10th July.

Precautions & Advisories

Flash Flood Risk (5th–8th July):

• Murree, Galliyat, Kohistan, Dir, Swat, Kashmir, Northeast Punjab & Balochistan.

Urban Flooding Likely (6th–8th July):

• Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Peshawar, Faisalabad.

Landslides/Mudslides Warning:

• Vulnerable hilly areas of KP, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, GB.

Structure & Infrastructure Damage Possible:

• Windstorms/lightning may affect weak structures, billboards, solar panels, and power lines.

Public & Farmers Advisory:

• Avoid travel to hilly or flood-prone areas during the alert period.
• Secure loose objects/structures at home.
• Farmers should plan activities around rain forecasts.
• Stay updated through official weather channels.