Rain breaks heatwave across various parts of country
Commuters struggle to move forward in a flooded street after heavy monsoon rains in Karachi on August 27, 2020. Photo: Anadolu Agency
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Rainfall across various parts of Pakistan has brought much-needed relief from the intense summer heat, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasting more showers and thunderstorms over the next two days.
In the past 24 hours, rain and thunderstorms were reported across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Kashmir, and northeastern Balochistan, with several areas experiencing heavy downpours.
The highest rainfall (in millimeters) was recorded as follows: Kasur 71, Okara 67, Sheikhupura 54, Joharabad 49, Sargodha City 45, Multan Airport 43, Bahawalnagar and Sahiwal 37, Chakwal 36, Islamabad 35, Lahore Airport 34, Hafizabad and Khanpur 29, Narowal 25, Rahim Yar Khan 24, Lahore City 23, Faisalabad/Khanewal 17, Gujrat to Multan City 11, Mangla 10, Jhelum 09, Attock and Noorpur Thal 07, Mandi Bahauddin, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh 05, Murree 02, Gujranwala 01.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the highest rainfall was recorded in Malam Jabba 69, Parachinar 23, Charat 15, Saidu Sharif 10, Lower Dir, Takht Bhai, Kakul 05, and Balakot 04.
In Kashmir, rainfall was recorded in Rawalakot 11, Muzaffarabad Airport 10, Muzaffarabad City 06, and Garhi Dupatta 03. In Balochistan, Barkhan received 02 millimeters of rainfall.
The highest recorded temperatures were 46 degrees Celsius in Dalbandin, Sibbi, Jacobabad, Nokundi, Rohri, and Mohenjo-Daro, and 45 degrees Celsius on Thursday.
The Meteorological Department has forecast continued rainfall accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms in southeastern/northeastern Sindh, Punjab, Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and northeastern/southern Balochistan. Isolated areas may experience downpours, particularly during night hours.
Meanwhile, rain with strong winds and thunderstorms is expected in Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Punjab, Sindh, and northeastern/southern Balochistan on Friday (today), with heavy downpours possible at some places.
The PMD has issued a warning regarding potential flooding and other hazards due to heavy rainfall expected between June 26 and 28. During this period, torrential to extremely heavy rains may cause flash floods in seasonal streams and drains in Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Nowshera, Swabi, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Dera Ghazi Khan, northeastern Punjab, and Kashmir.
On June 27 and 28, specifically, flash flooding is expected in the local and rain drains of Musa Khel, Barkhan, Khuzdar, Qalat, Dadu, and Qambar Shahdadkot.
فلیش فلڈنگ و لینڈ سلائیڈنگ الرٹ:
26 تا 29 جون مغربی سسٹم کے تحت گلگت بلتستان کے علاقوں بشمول دیامیر، استور، غزر، سکردو، ہنزہ، گلگت، گھانچے اور شگر میں آندھی اور گرج چمک کے ساتھ بارش کا امکان ہے. pic.twitter.com/xjidB0KZpZ — NDMA PAKISTAN (@ndmapk) June 26, 2025
Heavy rainfall is likely to cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Nowshera, Charsadda, and Peshawar. Additionally, low-lying areas of Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpurkhas, Hyderabad, and Karachi are also expected to experience urban flooding on June 27 and 28.
The department has also warned of potential damage to daily life due to strong winds/thunderstorms, which may harm weak infrastructure, including electric poles, vehicles, and solar panels. Additionally, the mountainous regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, and Kashmir face increased risks of landslides that may affect road traffic.
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