PMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms in upper areas amid hot, dry weather

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1. 14 Oct 2026 92% related

   8 outlets · 5 developments

   Rain and thunderstorms forecast in parts of Punjab and KP

   Most outlets reported the Pakistan Meteorological Department's forecast of rain and thunderstorms in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and upper regions of the country. 24 News HD mentioned the six-hour timeframe and included "upper parts of Pakistan," while Business Recorder highlighted the inclusion of strong winds and noted the weather would affect "most areas" of Upper and Central Punjab. Both described the event factually, with slight variation in emphasis on affected regions and accompanying weather conditions.

2. 6 Oct 2026 88% related

   6 outlets · 2 developments

   Rain, windstorms, and hailstorms forecast in upper parts of Pakistan

   Most outlets reported the weather alert issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department, emphasizing the forecast of rain, windstorms, and isolated hailstorms in the upper regions of the country from October 6–7. While the framing was largely consistent, some outlets, like 24 News HD and Dawn, specified the inclusion of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, whereas others, such as Pakistan Observer and Minute Mirror, highlighted the westerly wave as the cause or mentioned the alert in more general terms. The Nation and Associated Press of Pakistan repeated nearly identical phrasing, focusing on the PMD’s forecast without additional regional details.

3. 29 Aug 2026 87% related

   8 outlets · 2 developments

   Pakistan meteorological department forecasts new monsoon rains

   Most outlets reported the Pakistan Meteorological Department's forecast of a new monsoon rain spell, noting the affected regions and the expected timeframe. Hum News English and 24 News HD both highlighted the forecast and the areas likely to receive rain, with 24 News HD specifically mentioning the period from August 29 to September 5. Coverage was largely uniform, with no significant differences in framing or emphasis.

4. 22 Aug 2026 88% related

   5 outlets · 2 developments

   Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast in upper and central Pakistan over weekend

   Most outlets reported the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s forecast of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds in upper and central regions during the weekend. While the Nation provided two distinct excerpts — one focusing on the broader weather pattern and another highlighting the urban flooding risk in Islamabad and surrounding areas — other outlets like Business Recorder and Dunya News gave more general summaries of the forecast without specifying particular cities at risk.

5. 7 Aug 2026 93% related

   2 outlets

   Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts weather conditions across regions

   Most outlets reported the Pakistan Meteorological Department's weather forecasts for Thursday, with a focus on regional variations. Aaj News highlighted rain and thundershowers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and hot, humid weather elsewhere, while The Nation led with the likelihood of fresh rainfall in Punjab and Islamabad, noting the ongoing impact of recent flooding in northern areas.