LAHORE: Pakistan is bracing for another intense monsoon spell as the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a high alert for the fifth wave of seasonal rains, forecasting heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across most districts from August 12 to 15, with authorities warning of potential urban flooding, flash floods, and landslides.
Weather Alert | August 13–14, 2026
Heavy rainfall may trigger urban flooding in low-lying areas, while landslides are possible in vulnerable mountainous areas. Stay alert and follow official PMD updates.#PMD #WeatherAlert #PakistanWeather #HeavyRain #UrbanFlooding pic.twitter.com/57O9vVz98c— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) August 12, 2026
The latest weather system is expected to unleash widespread rainfall across the province, prompting district administrations and relevant departments to remain on high alert to mitigate potential disruptions and safeguard lives and property.
Widespread rain forecast across Punjab
According to the PDMA spokesperson, Murree, Sialkot, Narowal, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, and Wazirabad are expected to receive rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms from the night of August 12 through August 15.
Similar weather conditions are expected in Kasur, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, and Lahore during the forecast period. Rain is also expected in Sargodha and Faisalabad from the night of August 12, along with Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Khushab, Layyah, and Bhakkar.
The PDMA spokesperson further confirmed that rain with wind and thunderstorms is also expected in Noorpur Thal, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan, covering nearly the entire province.
Glacier Lake Monitoring Update: Maximum Air Temperatures Observed Across Glaciated Valleys on August 12, 2026.#PMD #GLOFMonitoring #GlacierLakeMonitoring #PakistanWeather #AirTemperatureUpdate #GlaciatedValleys #GilgitBaltistan #KhyberPakhtunkhwa #NorthernPakistan #GlacierMelt pic.twitter.com/HyQoCcZgDM
— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) August 12, 2026
Heavy rain warning for Rawalpindi and Pothohar
The PDMA has issued a specific heavy rain warning for Rawalpindi and the Pothohar region from the night of August 13, with authorities anticipating significant rainfall that could disrupt daily life and pose risks to infrastructure in the area.
The latest warning comes as authorities prepare for possible disruptions caused by another spell of monsoon weather across the province, following previous spells that have already tested the region’s disaster management capabilities.
Rain-wind/thundershowers are expected over southern Punjab and adjoining areas of Balochistan during the next 3–5 hours.
Residents are advised to remain alert and follow the latest weather updates issued by PMD.#PMD #WeatherAlert #PakistanWeather #Thundershowers #Monsoon2026 pic.twitter.com/PusPXHLRgB— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) August 12, 2026
Urban flooding and landslide risks
PDMA Director General Saif Anwar Jappa warned that urban flooding is likely in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Faisalabad, and Multan, as heavy rains overwhelm drainage systems in major cities.
He also cautioned that landslides are possible in Murree, Galiyat, and other hilly areas because of the expected rainfall, urging tourists and residents to exercise extreme caution.
The PDMA chief said there is also a risk of flash flooding in rainwater drains, urging authorities to take precautionary measures in advance to prevent loss of life and property.
DG Jappa directed commissioners and deputy commissioners across Punjab to remain alert and ensure preparedness in their respective districts. He said the district administration has been alerted in accordance with the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, particularly in view of the risk of urban flooding in major cities.
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Relevant departments, including Health, Irrigation, Communications and Works, Local Government, and Livestock, have also been placed on alert, ensuring a coordinated response across all government agencies.
More Rain-Thundershowers Expected in Upper & Central Pakistan | Aug 13–15
Rain-wind/thundershowers, with isolated heavy falls, are expected across Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, upper & northeast Punjab and adjoining areas.#PMD #WeatherAlert pic.twitter.com/2hSpEAmicp— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) August 12, 2026
Citizens urged to take precautions
The PDMA advised citizens to exercise caution during adverse weather and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of strong winds and thunderstorms. Residents were specifically warned not to stay in dilapidated or poorly constructed houses, as several deaths during previous monsoon seasons have been linked to the collapse of unsafe structures.
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Citizens were also advised to move to safe locations during storms, avoid unnecessary movement, and take precautions against lightning strikes to minimize the risk of casualties during the forecast period.
