The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for July 21 to 25, 2025, forecasting intense monsoon showers across several key regions: Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), northeastern Punjab, Balochistan, and Kashmir.
According to the alert, 30–50 mm of rain may fall within hours in some locations, accompanied by thunderstorms, gusty winds, and hail. Low-lying areas such as Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, and Peshawar are at risk of flash flooding.
In response, local authorities have activated emergency measures, including a flood-rain control room in Rawalpindi, tasked with monitoring drainage systems across six districts. Rescue 1122 has mobilized teams at key locations—such as near the Soan River—with water boats and emergency gear on standby.
The PMD has also warned of landslides in hilly regions like Murree, Galiyat, and Gilgit-Baltistan, advising people to secure properties and avoid travel during the peak of the downpour.
Public concern is rising, especially after 135 monsoon-related deaths were reported in Punjab earlier this season. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has urged maximum preparedness. Recent rainfall in Sindh, including 66 mm recorded in Larkana, has already tested drainage infrastructure in vulnerable areas.
Citizens are advised to:
- Check road conditions before traveling
- Avoid unnecessary movement during storms
- Secure loose household items
- Prepare emergency flood kits
This developing situation serves as a critical reminder of the importance of climate resilience, infrastructure upgrades, and public awareness during Pakistan’s increasingly volatile monsoon seasons.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, July 21st, 2025
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