Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms have cooled temperatures across Pakistan, while authorities warn of flash floods, urban flooding and landslides in vulnerable regions.
Pakistan’s fresh monsoon system has brought widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across multiple regions, providing relief from the recent heatwave while increasing the risk of flash floods, urban flooding and landslides.
Heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms, swept through Islamabad and Rawalpindi, significantly lowering temperatures after days of intense heat. Lahore also experienced moderate to heavy rainfall, with showers reported across several districts of Punjab.
Cities including Gujrat, Hafizabad, Daska and Wazirabad recorded heavy downpours. In Gujrat, low-lying neighborhoods were inundated after drainage systems struggled to handle the rainwater, causing temporary urban flooding and disrupting traffic.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned that the strengthening monsoon system could trigger flash floods in mountainous areas and landslides in northern Pakistan. Residents living near rivers, streams, hillsides and flood-prone areas have been urged to remain vigilant.
According to the NDMA, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir face the highest risk of weather-related emergencies during the ongoing monsoon spell. The authority has activated emergency response measures and is coordinating with Provincial Disaster Management Authorities, district administrations and other agencies to strengthen preparedness.
NDMA spokesperson Zahra Hassan said emergency committees, disaster mapping, risk assessments and relief supplies are already in place to ensure a rapid response if severe weather impacts affected communities.
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