ISLAMABAD ( The COW News Digital) The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a nationwide alert warning of more rains as the 11th spell of the monsoon season is set to begin this week. According to the latest advisory, the new system will bring widespread rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across various parts of the country from September 15 to 19.
The PMD said moderate monsoon currents are entering the upper parts of Pakistan from the Arabian Sea, likely to intensify in the coming days. As a result, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Islamabad, and several districts of Punjab are expected to receive intermittent showers accompanied by thunderstorms during the forecast period.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has also issued a special monsoon alert, urging commissioners and deputy commissioners across the province to remain vigilant. PDMA warned that the rains could cause flooding in rivers and local streams, advising local administrations to take preventive measures.
“Between September 16 and 19, scattered rain with thunderstorms is expected in upper Punjab, which may lead to an increase in water flow in rivers and nullahs. People are advised to avoid unnecessary travel near riverbanks and low-lying areas,” a PDMA spokesperson stated.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rain is expected in Peshawar, Mardan, Malakand, Abbottabad, and other areas, while Kashmir is also likely to experience moderate to heavy showers during the same period. Gilgit-Baltistan is forecast to receive light to moderate rain from September 16 to 19.
Meanwhile, most of Sindh is expected to remain hot and dry, with partly cloudy conditions along the coastal belt, while Balochistan will experience humid and partly cloudy weather in several districts.
Authorities have urged citizens to stay updated with weather advisories and follow safety guidelines, especially those living in flood-prone areas. Rescue teams and district administrations have been instructed to remain on high alert to handle any emergency situation resulting from heavy rains.
This new monsoon spell follows a series of rainstorms that have already caused damage to crops and infrastructure in several parts of the country over the past two months, raising concerns about possible flash floods and further disruption to daily life.
