According to the PMD, monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal will begin entering northern Pakistan from August 29, while a westerly wave is expected to hit by August 30, triggering widespread showers across the country.

Areas Likely to Be Affected
The upcoming weather system is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rains to:

·        Kashmir: Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Bagh, Haveli, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur (Aug 29 – Sep 2).

·        Gilgit-Baltistan: Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, and Shigar (Aug 30 – Sep 1).

·        Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Malakand, Bajaur, Peshawar, Nowshera, and Mardan.

·        Punjab & Islamabad: Rain expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, DG Khan, Bahawalpur, and Layyah.

·        Sindh & Balochistan: Thunderstorms are forecast for Tharparkar, Umerkot, Dadu, Jacobabad, Sukkur, Larkana (Aug 30–31), and Barkhan, Zhob, Khuzdar, Loralai (Aug 30 – Sep 1).

Authorities have warned of flash floods in local streams and rivers, especially in Kashmir, Murree, Galliyat, Rawalpindi-Islamabad, KP, and parts of Punjab. Urban flooding is feared in low-lying areas of Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Peshawar, and Mardan.

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Additionally, landslides and mudslides may affect travel in hilly regions of KP, GB, Murree, and Kashmir. Strong winds and lightning also pose risks to mud houses, billboards, solar panels, and electric poles.

Citizens are urged to remain alert by PMD. They should follow local authority updates and avoid unnecessary travel during the forecast period. PMD especially advises tourists and residents in vulnerable areas to exercise caution.

Over 800 lives across Pakistan have been claimed by this year’s monsoon season since June, with infrastructure, agriculture, and homes suffering extensive damage.