PMD Forecasts Substantial Rainfall Throughout Pakistan In The Next 24 Hours

Over the next 24 hours, rain is expected in Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and other regions of Pakistan, as forecasted by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The PMD reports that strong winds and rain have already commenced in various parts of the country, with most areas likely to experience thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and gusty winds.

Specifically, northeastern Balochistan, Punjab, Islamabad, K-P, AJK, and G-B may witness thunderstorms, gusty winds, and rainfall in localized areas. Meanwhile, other parts of the country will remain hot and dry.

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Recent pre-monsoon rainfall in Rawalpindi and surrounding areas, starting on the night of June 17, have raised concerns about potential monsoon floods in Nullah Leh and other drainage systems.

These rainfalls have also led to increased water inflows into Rawal, Simli, and Khanpur dams, crucial for supplying water to Rawalpindi and Islamabad, easing concerns over a summer water crisis expected this month.

However, the cleaning and desilting of the 18 km long Nullah Leh and ten major rain drains were not completed before the monsoon season due to temporary work stoppages during the Eid ul Adha holidays.