Key points
- Rain is likely in northeast Punjab, Islamabad, Upper KP during evening/nighttime
- It may lead to urban flooding in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Lahore, Gujranwala: Met Office
- All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” during period
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is likely to receive pre-monsoon rains from June 20 to 23, according to a forecast issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
According to the website of PMD, the weather will be hot and humid in most parts of the country, while it will remain extremely hot in the plains during the daytime on Friday.
However, rain with winds and thundershowers is expected at a few places in northeast Punjab, Islamabad, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Potohar region, Kashmir, and adjoining hilly areas during the evening/nighttime on Friday, it added.
— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) June 19, 2025
On Thursday, the Met Office forecast pre-monsoon rains across the country from June 20th-23rd with occasional gaps.
A westerly wave
According to the Met Office, the moist currents from Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea are penetrating upper and central parts of the country, and a westerly wave is also likely to approach upper parts on 20th June.
Under the influence of this weather system dust storm/rain-wind/thundershower (with isolated heavy fall/hailstorm) are expected in Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Abbottabad, Swat, Peshawar, and Waziristan from 20th to 23rd June with occasional gaps, the Met Office said.
Urban flooding
Dust storm/rain-wind/thundershower is also expected in Zhob, Barkhan, Musakhel, Kalat, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar and Sahiwal from 21st to 23rd June with occasional gaps, it added.
Dust storm/rain-wind/thundershower is likely in Sukkur, Larkana, Dadu and Jacobabad from 22nd to 24th June.
Very hot weather conditions are likely to subside gradually during the forecast period.
The Met Office said that the farmers are advised to manage their crop activities keeping in view the weather conditions.
— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) June 19, 2025
General public, travelers and tourists are advised to take precautionary measures during the weather activity.
The Met Office has also cautioned against likely urban flooding in Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi and Islamabad during the forecast period.
All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation, according to the Met Office.
