PMD forecasts fresh spell of monsoon rains across country from July 29 to August 5

Pakistan's weather authorities are forecasting a fresh spell of monsoon rains and thunderstorms across the country from July 29 to August 5. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) stated that monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are expected to reach the country's upper and central regions. Additionally, a westerly wave currently impacting northern areas is predicted to strengthen around August 1, further influencing weather patterns across most of the upper and central parts of Pakistan.

The forecast indicates that areas including Azad Jammu and Kashmir's Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur could experience scattered heavy to very heavy showers, accompanied by wind or thundershowers. These conditions are expected from the night of July 28 through August 5, with intermittent breaks. In Punjab, similar scattered heavy to very heavy showers are anticipated in regions such as Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, and Mandi Bahauddin.

This upcoming rainfall comes as several parts of the country are still recovering from a preceding monsoon spell and subsequent flooding. The PMD's warning highlights the potential for continued or exacerbated flood risks, urging preparedness as the new weather system approaches.