ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has sounded red alerts across several provinces as the country braces for intense monsoon activity through Tuesday, July 15, with forecasts of heavy to very heavy rainfall, flash floods, landslides, and urban inundation.
According to the Met Office, a powerful combination of monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, strengthened by a westerly weather system, is expected to drench vast regions of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Azad Kashmir, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi.
Authorities warn that areas such as Dera Ghazi Khan could face dangerous hill torrents, while Gilgit-Baltistan is at risk of mudslides. In addition, windstorms may topple trees, electricity poles, and damage crops and property in several regions.
Karachi and Sindh: Humid, hot, and stormy
While not under a direct flood threat, Karachi and other parts of Sindh are expected to face extreme humidity and intermittent thunderstorms. Daytime temperatures in the port city will range between 33°C and 36°C, with humidity spiking at 78%, making conditions especially uncomfortable.
Elsewhere in Sindh:
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Sukkur may experience temperatures as high as 44°C
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Thatta could see storm activity along with milder temperatures around 36°C
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Jacobabad and Larkana are also expected to receive scattered rain and thunder
Widespread impact
In the last 24 hours, heavy rains have already been recorded in:
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Okara (72mm)
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Sahiwal (66mm)
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D.G. Khan (51mm)
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Swat, Kalam, and Malam Jabba also saw consistent showers
Urban flooding remains a major concern for densely populated cities like Lahore, Gujranwala, Peshawar, and Rawalpindi, where blocked drainage systems and overloaded infrastructure often magnify the impact of heavy downpours.
Public urged to stay alert
Emergency services and local administrations are on high alert, while citizens are being advised to:
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Avoid unnecessary travel
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Secure outdoor objects and loose structures
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Stay away from water channels and low-lying areas
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Keep emergency kits and power backups ready
With the monsoon likely to persist, authorities say timely precautions could prevent significant loss and disruption.
