Rain, Wind, Thunderstorms Expected in Upper Pakistan from August 29 to September 06
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - Aug 28, 2026) The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rain, windstorms, and thundershowers across the upper regions of the country in the coming days. According to officials, monsoon currents are entering these areas, and a westerly weather system approaching from August 31 will intensify rainfall until September 5.
Areas Affected:
- Kashmir: Rain, wind, and thundershowers are expected from August 28 in the evening until September 6, with intermittent breaks. Affected areas include Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur.
- Islamabad and Upper Punjab: Wet and windy conditions are forecast from August 29 to September 5 in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliat, Jhelum, Chakwal, Talagang, Attock, Lahore, Sialkot, Sheikhupura, Narowal, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Wazirabad, and Hafizabad.
- Other Districts: Kasur, Okara, Nankana Sahib, Sargodha, Khushab, Mianwali, Noorpur Thal, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Layyah, Bhakkar, Sahiwal, and Pakpattan will experience similar weather from September 1 to 5.
- Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: Rain, wind, and thundershowers are predicted from August 29 to September 5 in Peshawar, Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda, Swabi, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Kohat, Hangu, Kurram, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Mansehra, Abbottabad, and Haripur.
- Southern Districts of Sindh and Balochistan: These regions will continue to experience primarily hot and humid weather during this period.
Warnings:
- The PMD has warned of potential urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Mardan, Swabi, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, and Lahore from August 31 to September 5 due to heavy rain.
- Flash flooding in local streams and nullahs is possible in Kashmir, Murree, Galliat, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi.
- Landslides may occur in hilly areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, Galliat, and Kashmir.
The authorities have advised tourists and travelers to exercise caution during this period. Farmers are also urged to plan their crop activities accordingly. All relevant departments have been directed to remain vigilant and take preventive measures.
For detailed information, the public can visit weather.gov.pk or use the Pak Weather mobile application.