Pakistan weather authorities issue rain and thunderstorm forecasts
Most outlets reported the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s forecast of rain and thunderstorms affecting upper and central parts of the country through August 21. Aaj News (English) added that the Punjab Disaster Management Authority has directed administrations to remain alert due to expected rain in Punjab over the next 24 hours. The Daily Times focused on the PMD’s broader forecast and mentioned potential effects on upper river catchments.
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Pakistan weather authorities issue rain and thunderstorm forecasts
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Pakistan weather authorities issue rain and thunderstorm forecasts
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PDMA issues alert as rains threaten KP
Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather alert following predictions from Meteorological Department regarding heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from August 17 to 21. The forecast indicates widespread severe weather during this five-day period across northern, central, and southern districts, including Chitral (Upper and Lower), Dir (...
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Rain, thunderstorms to lash upper and central Pakistan through Aug 21
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast an extended spell of rain, wind and thundershowers over the upper and central parts of the country from August 17 to 21, with occasional breaks. According to officials, monsoon currents are currently penetrating the northern regions of the country and are likely to persist over the coming days. In Kashmir, scattered rain accompanied by w...
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Monsoon rains expected in upper and central Pakistan from August 17 to 21
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Monsoon rains expected in upper and central Pakistan from August 17 to 21
Most outlets reported that the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) have issued alerts for a period of rain, thundershowers, and gusty winds from August 17 to 21. Several emphasized the mention of this being the sixth spell of monsoon rains in Punjab, while others focused more broadly on the weather conditions affecting upper and central parts of the country. A few included brief references to potential urban flooding and flash floods, but did not elaborate further.
How 8 outlets covered this — an automatically generated summary. Each outlet's own headline and excerpt are below.
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Sixth spell of rains across Punjab: PDMA issues alert
LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued a high alert for the sixth spell of monsoon rains across the province, predicting widespread downpours in most districts from the night of August 16 to August 21. According to a PDMA spokesperson, intermittent to heavy rains are expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Jhelum, Chakwal, Talagang, Attock, Sialkot, Narow...
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PMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms across Pakistan from August 17 to 21
According to the Met Office, monsoon currents are entering the upper parts of Pakistan and the weather system is expected to remain in place over the coming days
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PDMA Issues Alert Ahead of Sixth Monsoon Spell Across Punjab
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued an alert for the sixth spell of monsoon rains expected from…
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PDMA warns of heavy rainfall, thundershowers across upper, central regions
Pakistan’s Meteorological Department has forecast an extended spell of rain, wind and thundershowers across the upper and central parts of the country from Aug. 17 to 21, with occasional breaks. Monsoon currents are currently penetrating the northern regions and are likely to persist over the coming days, the Met Office said. A westerly wave is expected to enter the upper parts of Pakistan from...
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Met office forecasts extended spell of rain, thundershowers across upper, central parts
A vehicle passing through flooded road during monsoon rain in Lahore on July 21, 2026. — ONLINEMet Office predicts rain, thundershowers from Aug 17-21.Heavy rainfall can lead to urban flooding in low-lying areas.Weather expected to remain mainly hot in Sindh. The Pakistan...
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PDMA issues alert for next spell of monsoon rains
The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert for next spell of monsoon rains across the province from tomorrow until 21 August, reported24NewsHD TV Channel.
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Met Office predicts rain, thundershowers across upper, central parts from Aug 17 to 21
More rain and thundershowers, accompanied by gusty winds, are expected across the upper and central parts of the country from Aug 17 to 21, with occasional breaks, the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said, citing the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). According to the Met Office, monsoon currents are continuing to penetrate the upper parts of the country and are ex...
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PMD forecasts rain, wind, thundershowers across upper, central parts from Aug 17-21
PDMA Punjab issues weather alert of the sixth spell of monsoon rains across the province
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