The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast the arrival of monsoon rains across the country in the first week of July 2026, bringing widespread relief from current hot and humid conditions while issuing warnings for potential flash floods.
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Weather System to Bring Widespread Precipitation
A westerly wave is expected to enter upper parts of the country on the night of June 30. Moisture-laden currents from the Arabian Sea are already penetrating eastern and central regions. Currents from the Bay of Bengal are likely to reach upper areas by July 2.
Scattered to moderate rain, windstorms, and thundershowers with isolated heavy falls are anticipated in various regions.
Kashmir may see activity from July 1 to 6 while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts including Dir, Swat, Peshawar, Kohat and Bannu will experience thundershowers from July 1 to 5.
Northern and central Punjab including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore and Sialkot are forecast to receive rain between July 1 and 6.
Southern Punjab districts such as Bahawalpur, D.G. Khan and Multan may get intermittent rainfall from July 3 to 5.
Risks and Advisories for Monsoon Season
Gilgit-Baltistan is expected to receive rain and thundershowers from July 1 to 5.
Northern and northeastern Balochistan including Zhob, Sibbi and Naseerabad will likely see precipitation from July 1 to 4.
Northern Sindh districts like Sukkur, Larkana, Dadu and Jacobabad may witness windstorms and thundershowers on July 3 and 4.
The PMD has highlighted risks including damage to weak infrastructure from windstorms and lightning such as solar panels, billboards and electric poles.
Landslides are possible in mountainous areas of upper KP, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir between July 2 and 6.
Flash flooding may occur in local streams, nullahs and hill torrents of D.G. Khan.
Urban flooding is likely in major cities including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Lahore and Faisalabad from July 1 to 4.
Authorities have been advised to remain vigilant and take proactive measures.
Tourists and travellers should exercise caution and avoid unnecessary movement during the period.
Farmers are urged to secure livestock and adjust crop activities accordingly.
The monsoon system is expected to provide significant cooling across Pakistan.