Widespread Rains/wind-thunderstorm Predicted From Tuesday Night To Saturday
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published August 13, 2019 | 04:00 PM
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 13th Aug, 2019 ) :The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted widespread rains/wind-thunderstorm across the country from Tuesday (night) to Saturday.
Scattered heavy to very heavy falls are expected in Hazara, Malakand, Mardan, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and Lahore divisions, Islamabad and Kashmir on Wednesday and Thursday.
According to the Met Office, another monsoon low pressure had developed over northwest Bay of Bengal and its adjoining areas, which was likely to move westward and reach Rajasthan (India) on Thursday.
Strong monsoon currents from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea were expected to penetrate northern parts of the country from Tuesday (evening/might) and likely to intensify from Wednesday. A strong westerly wave was also likely to interact with monsoon currents on Wednesday, the Met Office said.
Under the influence of the weather system, widespread rains/wind-thunderstorm were expected in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, upper Punjab (Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha and Faisalabad divisions), Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Kashmir from Tuesday (evening/night) to Saturday, it added.
Scattered rains/wind-thunderstorm of moderate intensity with isolated heavy falls are expected in Mirpurkhas and Thatta divisions while light/moderate rain is also expected in Hyderabad and Karachi divisions on Thursday and Friday.
Scattered rains/wind-thunderstorm were also expected in Central/South Punjab (Sahiwal, Multan, D.G.Khan, Bahawalpur divisions) from Wednesday (evening-night) to Friday while at isolated places in Sukkur, Larkana, Zhob, Kalat, Sibbi and Naseerabad divisions during the period.
The Met Office predicted heavy falls might generate flash flooding in Hazara, Malakand, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and D G Khan divisions, Islamabad and Kashmir while urban flooding in Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore divisions during Wednesday and Thursday.
It also did not rule out the possibility of landslide in Malakand, Hazara divisions, Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir during the period.
The Met Office advised all the authorities concerned to remain alert and take precautionary measures during the forecast period.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 26 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 26 April 2024
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Qualifier, Match 2: Ireland Women open with Comfortable ..
Robinson, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-1 up against Pakistan
Shahzeb Chachar to hold khuli kachehri on April 26
Heatwave amid Israel's aggression in Gaza brings new misery, disease risk
Tourism must change, mayor says as Venice launches entry fee
Court adjourns Judicial Complex attack case till May 17
Nasreen Noori’s book ‘Popatan Jahra Khwab’ launched
Wafaqi Mohtasib inspection team visits Excise and taxation office
AJLAC announces 5th Conference titled ‘People’s Mandate: Safeguarding Civil ..
Pak-US officials engage to enhance trade, investment ties
More Stories From Pakistan
-
By-poll of Tehsil Council Chairmen KP on Sunday; 783772 to cast vote
13 minutes ago -
Naval Chief participates in 19th Western Pacific Naval Symposium in China
11 hours ago -
Int'l symposium addresses capacity building for safe, environmentally sound ship recycling in Pakist ..
11 hours ago -
Shahzeb Chachar to hold khuli kachehri on April 26
12 hours ago -
Court adjourns Judicial Complex attack case till May 17
12 hours ago -
Nasreen Noori’s book ‘Popatan Jahra Khwab’ launched
12 hours ago
-
Wafaqi Mohtasib inspection team visits Excise and taxation office
12 hours ago -
AJLAC announces 5th Conference titled ‘People’s Mandate: Safeguarding Civil Rights in South Asia ..
12 hours ago -
IBCC to promote educational excellence, expand regional presence
12 hours ago -
Pakistan embassy organizes scholarship award ceremony in Kathmandu
12 hours ago -
SC to hear case pertaining IHC judges' letter on April 30
12 hours ago -
SC orders removal of barriers outside buildings in Karachi
12 hours ago