Widespread monsoon rains likely from today
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a nationwide alert for heavy monsoon rains, windstorms, and thundershowers from July 18 to July 25. Authorities have been urged to take precautionary measures to mitigate potential damage across various provinces.
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Widespread monsoon activity poses significant risks to infrastructure and public safety in Pakistan, necessitating proactive disaster management.
comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, windstorms and thundershowers across most parts of the country from July 18 to July 25, urging provincial and district administrations to take precautionary measures to avert any untoward situation.
The Met Office said monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea were continuously penetrating the upper and central parts of the country and were expected to strengthen over the weekend. Meanwhile, a westerly disturbance is likely to approach the upper parts of the country on Monday.
Under the influence of these weather systems, rain, windstorms and thundershowers, accompanied by scattered heavy to very heavy falls at times, are expected in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, including Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber and Mirpur, from the evening/night of July 18 to July 25, with occasional gaps.
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