Heavy rain, thunderstorms forecast in southern, central parts from Saturday to Monday: PMD

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Jul, 2026) The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rain, windstorms and thundershowers, with isolated heavy falls, in southern and central parts of the country from Saturday to Monday under the influence of a low-pressure area (LPA) over southwest Rajasthan and adjoining areas.

According to the PMD, the low-pressure area is causing monsoon currents to penetrate southern and central Pakistan, bringing widespread rainfall to Sindh, Punjab, Federal capital, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Gilgit-Baltistan and parts of Balochistan.

In Sindh, rain and thundershowers with a few heavy falls are expected in Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Badin, Sanghar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allahyar, Hyderabad, Matiari, Jamshoro, Shaheed Benazirabad, Ghotki, Kashmore, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Sukkur, Qambar Shahdadkot, Larkana, Khairpur, Naushahro Feroze and Thatta districts through July 27 with occasional gaps. Mostly cloudy weather with chances of rain and thundershowers is also expected in Karachi on Saturday and Sunday.

In Azad Jammu and Kashmir, isolated rain, windstorms and thundershowers are expected in Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber and Mirpur through July 28 with occasional gaps.

In Punjab and Islamabad, rain, windstorms and thundershowers, accompanied by isolated heavy falls, are expected in Lahore, Sheikhupura, Okara, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Vehari, Khanewal, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Kot Addu, Muzaffargarh, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan and Khanpur through July 27.

Meanwhile, partly cloudy to cloudy weather with rain and thundershowers is likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Faisalabad, Khushab, Sargodha, Sialkot, Narowal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib and Chiniot through Saturday with occasional gaps.

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In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, partly cloudy to cloudy weather with rain and thundershowers is expected in Upper and Lower Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Nowshera, Charsadda, Karak, Tank, Lakki Marwat, Swabi, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Kohat, Kurram, Dera Ismail Khan, Bannu, North and South Waziristan, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan and Hangu through July 27.

In Gilgit-Baltistan, partly cloudy to cloudy weather with rain and thundershowers is expected in Diamer, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche and Shigar through Saturday with occasional gaps.

In Balochistan, partly cloudy to cloudy weather with rain and thundershowers, including isolated heavy falls, is expected in the northern and northeastern districts of Zhob, Sherani, Loralai, Kohlu, Sibi, Naseerabad, Jhal Magsi, Jaffarabad, Barkhan, Dera Bugti, Awaran and Khuzdar through July 27.

The PMD warned that heavy rains may cause urban flooding in Gujranwala and Lahore on Saturday, while Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, Shaheed Benazirabad, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Sanghar, Khairpur, Mithi, Mirpurkhas, Umerkot, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allahyar, Sialkot, Multan and Faisalabad may experience urban flooding through Saturday.

The department further warned that windstorms and lightning may damage vulnerable structures, including solar panels, electric poles and billboards, during the forecast period.

The PMD advised tourists and travellers to remain cautious throughout the forecast period. It also urged farmers to plan crop activities according to the weather conditions and ensure proper care of their livestock.

The Met Office advised all concerned authorities to remain vigilant and take necessary precautionary measures to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.