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PMD forecasts widespread monsoon rains, thunderstorms across country until July 25

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued forecasts for widespread rain, windstorms and thundershowers across the country through July 25, citing strong monsoon currents and a westerly disturbance. Authorities in Sindh have been placed on high alert, and an emergency meeting reviewed monsoon preparedness after at least 37 rain-related deaths were reported.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 4 articles Version 1 Coverage Jul 10–24, 2026 Published Aug 15

Lead

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rain, windstorms and thundershowers across several parts of the country over the coming days, as strong monsoon currents continue to affect Pakistan. In a weather advisory issued on Friday, the department said monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea were continuously penetrating the upper and central parts of the country and were likely to strengthen over the weekend, according to Dawn.

Coverage Comparison

Dawn's reporting highlights two distinct forecasts. The first, carried in an advisory, predicts widespread rain and thundershowers from July 18 to July 25, driven by monsoon currents and a westerly disturbance expected to approach the upper parts of the country on Monday (July 20). The second, a weather advisory covering the next three to four days, forecasts rain in southern and central parts of the country due to an active monsoon system, with a low-pressure area present over south-west Rajasthan and adjoining areas.

Both advisories cover extensive regional detail, listing districts across Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan and Islamabad. Dawn's reporting is consistent between the two advisories in attributing the weather to monsoon currents and westerly systems, and in warning of potential flooding and landslides.

Key Claims

The PMD forecast widespread rain, windstorms and thundershowers in several parts of the country over the coming days as strong monsoon currents continue to affect Pakistan.
Monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea were penetrating the upper and central parts of the country and were likely to strengthen over the weekend.
A westerly disturbance was expected to approach the upper parts of the country on Monday (July 20).
Under the influence of the weather system, rain, windstorms and thundershowers, accompanied by scattered heavy to very heavy falls at times, were expected in Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian Bala, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhnoti, Kotli, Bhimber and Mirpur from July 18 to July 25, with occasional gaps.
Similar weather was expected across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts including Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Nowshera and Peshawar from the night of July 19 to July 23.
Heavy rainfall was also forecast in Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Faisalabad, Khushab, Sargodha, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot and Narowal from the night of July 19 to July 23.
In a separate advisory, the PMD forecast rain and thundershowers across Sindh, southern and central Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and northeastern Balochistan between July 24 and 27.
In Sindh, rain-thundershowers with a few heavy falls were forecast in Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Badin, Sanghar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allahyar, Hyderabad, Matiari, Jamshoro, Shaheed Benazirabad, Ghotki, Kashmore, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Sukkur, Qambar-Shahdadkot, Larkana, Khairpur, Nosheroferoz and Thatta between the evening of July 24 and July 27.
Cloudy weather with light rain was expected in Karachi during the forecast period.
Heavy rainfall was expected to trigger flash floods and urban flooding in low-lying areas, and landslides could occur in vulnerable areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir.
At least 37 people have already died in rain-related incidents as the ongoing monsoon spell triggered flash floods and landslides, damaging houses, crops, livestock and roads in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.

Government Response

Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that relevant departments had been placed on high alert, with district administrations, rescue services and emergency response teams on standby across the province.

A meeting of the Emergency Response Committee at the National Emergencies Operations Centre was chaired by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal to review the country's preparedness for the ongoing monsoon season, according to Dawn.

How this outlet told it

Dawn as of Jul 17, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC

Framing: Forecast of widespread rain and windstorms — Informative and cautionary

Facts Included:

Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast widespread rain, windstorms and thundershowers
Monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are penetrating the upper and central parts of the country
Westerly disturbance expected to approach the upper parts of the country on Monday
Rain, windstorms/thundershowers expected in various regions including Neelum Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan
Heavy rainfall expected to trigger flash floods and urban flooding in low-lying areas

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Dawn as of Jul 24, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC

Framing: Weather advisory issued for the next three to four days — Informative and cautionary

Facts Included:

Pakistan Meteorological Department issued a weather advisory for the next three to four days
Rain and thundershowers expected across the country
Low-pressure area present over south-west Rajasthan and adjoining areas
Heavy rains may cause urban flooding in various cities
Statement from Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon
Meeting of the Emergency Response Committee at the National Emergencies Operations Centre

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Dawn as of Jul 17, 2026, 9:31 AM UTC

Framing: Forecast of widespread rain and windstorms — Informative and cautionary

Facts Included:

Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast widespread rain, windstorms and thundershowers
Monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are penetrating the upper and central parts of the country
Westerly disturbance expected to approach the upper parts of the country on Monday
Rain, windstorms/thundershowers expected in various regions including Neelum Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan
Heavy rainfall expected to trigger flash floods and urban flooding in low-lying areas

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Dawn as of Jul 10, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC

Framing: Prediction of rain, windstorm and thundershowers — Informative and cautionary

Facts Included:

Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted rain, windstorm and thundershowers in the upper parts of the country
Moist currents from the Arabian Sea are penetrating the upper parts of the country
Westerly wave expected to approach the upper parts on Saturday
Rain, windstorm and thundershower with isolated heavy rainfall expected in various regions
Landslides could occur in vulnerable areas of upper KP, GB and Kashmir

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast widespread rain, windstorms and thundershowers in several parts of the country over the coming days as strong monsoon currents continue to affect Pakistan.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Jul 17, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC
ClaimMonsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are penetrating the upper and central parts of the country.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Jul 17, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC
ClaimA westerly disturbance is expected to approach the upper parts of the country on Monday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Jul 17, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC
ClaimRain, windstorms/thundershowers are expected in various regions including Neelum Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Jul 17, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC
ClaimHeavy rainfall is expected to trigger flash floods and urban flooding in low-lying areas.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Jul 17, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC
ClaimThe Pakistan Meteorological Department issued a weather advisory for the next three to four days, forecasting rain in southern and central parts of the country due to an active monsoon system.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Jul 24, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
ClaimA low-pressure area is present over south-west Rajasthan and adjoining areas, causing monsoon currents over the southern and central parts of the country.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Jul 24, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
ClaimSindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that relevant departments had been placed on high alert, with district administrations, rescue services and emergency response teams on standby across the province.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Jul 24, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
ClaimA meeting of the Emergency Response Committee at the National Emergencies Operations Centre was chaired by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal to review the country’s preparedness for the ongoing monsoon season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Jul 24, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
ClaimAt least 37 people have already died in rain-related incidents as the ongoing monsoon spell triggered flash floods and landslides, damaging houses, crops, livestock and roads in KP, GB, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Jul 24, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC

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