A new monsoon spell is expected across different regions of Pakistan starting August 29, with heavy rain likely to last through September 2, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department.

 

 

Strong winds from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal are likely to affect northern regions from August 29. Additionally, a westerly wave is expected to move into the upper and central areas starting August 30, bringing widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.

 

 

In Azad Jammu and Kashmir, rain is forecast for Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur from August 29 to September 2. Districts of Gilgit-Baltistan, including Diamer, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, and Shigar, are also expected to see rain and thunderstorms, with isolated heavy downpours possible from August 30 to September 1.

 

 

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is likely to experience rain and thunderstorms across many districts, including Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Kohat, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Waziristan, Tank, and Dera Ismail Khan between August 29 and September 1.

 

 

In Punjab, where floodwaters have already affected large areas, significant rainfall is predicted in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Mianwali, Khushab, Sargodha, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Faisalabad, and Sahiwal from August 29 to September 2. The PMD also noted that districts such as Dera Ghazi Khan, Bhakkar, Layyah, Multan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rajanpur, and Rahimyar Khan will be affected from the night of August 29 to September 2.

 

 

In Sindh, rain is expected in Mithi, Tharparkar, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Dadu, and Umerkot on August 30 and 31. Several districts in Balochistan, including Barkhan, Musakhel, Loralai, Sibi, Zhob, Kalat, and Khuzdar, are forecast to receive rainfall between August 30 and September 1.

 

 

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of potential flash floods in Kashmir, northern Punjab, and certain areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It also warned of possible landslides and mudslides in hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, Galiyat, and Kashmir. Urban flooding alerts have been issued for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Peshawar, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Nowshera, and Mardan from the night of August 29 through September 1.