Severe monsoon forecast triggers red alerts in several provinces

Pakistan’s meteorological authorities have issued red alerts across multiple provinces as powerful monsoon systems threaten to trigger flash floods, landslides, and urban inundation through Tuesday, July 15. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned that “heavy to very heavy rainfall” could unleash flash floods in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, parts of Balochistan, Kashmir, Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Hill torrents in Dera Ghazi Khan and mudslides in Gilgit-Baltistan are also possible, while windstorms may damage trees, poles, vehicles and standing crops. Read: Forecast rain nears, drains stay choked Meanwhile, Karachi and other parts of Sindh, though not under flood threat, are likely to witness extreme humidity and sporadic thunderstorm activity. The port city is expected to face temperatures between 33°C and 36°C, with humidity levels at 78%, intensifying discomfort. PMD predicts thunderstorms with rain in the evenings through midweek. Other Sindh districts, including Thatta, Sukkur, Jacobabad, and Larkana, may also receive isolated downpours and thunderstorms. Sukkur could see temperatures as high as 44°C, while Thatta may face storms despite a relatively milder 36°C. Read More: Rains raise dams' water levels “The combination of monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, and a strong westerly wave, will intensify rainfall across the country,” said a Met Office spokesperson. This dual weather system is likely to persist over the coming days. In the past 24 hours, Okara (72mm), Sahiwal (66mm), and D.G. Khan (51mm) led rainfall reports in Punjab, while Swat, Kalam, and Malam Jabba received steady precipitation in KP. Urban flooding remains a significant concern for cities like Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, and Peshawar. Authorities have urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel, secure loose infrastructure, and prepare for emergency responses as the monsoon weather deepens nationwide.

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