The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast that widespread monsoon rains are likely to hit the country starting June 25, bringing a risk of flash floods and landslides in various regions.
According to the Met Office, moist monsoon winds are beginning to move into northern and central parts of the country, while a western weather system will also enter Pakistan on June 25. Combined, these systems are expected to trigger rainfall across most areas.
Showers are predicted to begin in Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan late on June 24, with rain likely to spread to Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, and the Galliyat region between June 25 and July 1.
Many districts in Punjab, including Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, and Sargodha, could experience heavy downpours during this period.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, areas such as Dir, Swat, Chitral, and Shangla are also expected to receive significant rain, while northeastern and southern parts of Balochistan, as well as upper and southeastern Sindh, may see monsoon showers between June 25 and June 28.
The Met Office has warned that heavy rainfall could cause flash flooding in streams and rivers, with a heightened risk of landslides in Murree, Galliyat, Dir, Swat, and Kohistan.
Urban flooding may hit low-lying areas in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, and Lahore, while Karachi and Hyderabad could face waterlogging and urban floods from June 26 to June 28.
Officials have also advised that the heavy rains could disrupt traffic flow and urged residents to stay alert and take necessary precautions during the monsoon spell.
