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17 July 2026
12:23 PM
Rain Windstorm/Thundershowers Predicted in coming days
Met office informed that monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are continuously penetrating the upper and central parts of the country and likely to strengthen on weekend. Meanwhile, a western disturbance is also likely to approach upper parts on Monday. Under the influence of this weather system:
• Kashmir: Rain windstorm/thundershower (with scattered heavyfalls at times very heavy) is expected in (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) from 18th (evening/night) to 25th July with occasional gaps.
• Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: Rain windstorm/thundershower (with scattered heavyfalls at times very heavy) is expected in (Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Nowshera, Charsadda, Karak, Tank, Lakki Marwat, Swabi, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Kohat, Kurram, D.I Khan, Bannu, Waziristan, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Hangu from 19th (evening/night) to 23th July.
• Punjab/Islamabad: Rain windstorm/thundershower (with scattered heavyfalls at times very heavy) is 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, from 19th (evening/night) to 23th July while in Noor Pur Thal, Bhakkar, Mianwali, Layyah, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, D.G. Khan, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, Rahim Yar Khan and Rajanpur from 20th to 24rd July with occasional gaps. Heavyfalls is also expected during the period.
• Gilgit-Baltistan: Rain windstorm/thunderstorm (with moderate to heavy falls) is expected in (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar) from 18th (evening/night) to 25th July with occasional gaps.
• Balochistan: Rain windstorm/thundershower (with isolated heavy falls) is expected in north/northeastern parts (Zhob, Sherani, Loralai, Kohlu, Sibbi, Naseerabad, Jhal Magsi, Jaffarabad, Barkhan, Dera Bugti and Khuzdar) from 19th (evening/night) to 23th July.
• Sindh: Mainly hot and very humid weather is expected in most parts of the province. However, isolated rain windstorm/thundershower is likely in Tharparkar, Mithi, Sukkur, Larkana, Shikarpur, Dadu, Jacobabad from 20th (evening/night) to 24th July.
Possible Impacts and advises:
• Windstorm & lightning may damage weak structures (solar panels, electric poles, bill boards etc.) during the forecast period.
• Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Buner, Mansehra, Abbottabad) Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree & Galliyat, and Kashmir during 20th to 25th July.
• Flash flooding in local streams and Nullahs of Kashmir, Murree & Galliyat, Northeastern Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, hill torrents of D. G. Khan and Northeastern parts of Balochistan during the wet spell.
• Heavy rains may cause Urban flooding in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Multan and Faisalabad from 20th to 23th July.
• Tourists and travelers are advised to remain extra cautious and avoid unnecessary travelling during the forecast period.
• Farmers are advised to manage their crop activities keeping in view the weather conditions and take care of their livestock as well.
• Prevailing hot and humid conditions are likely to subside during the forecast period.
Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “Vigilant” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward Situation during the forecast period.
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