--- title: "Pakistan weather authorities issue rain and thunderstorm forecasts" description: "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." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/3477-pdma-warns-of-heavy-rainfall-thundershowers-across-upper site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan weather authorities issue rain and thunderstorm forecasts pakistan · latest filing 18 Aug 2026, 1:57 AM PKT · 16–18 Aug 2026 · 13 articles from 9 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 17 Aug 2026 — Pakistan weather authorities issue rain and thunderstorm forecasts (2 outlets) > 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. - **Daily Times** — [PDMA issues alert as rains threaten KP](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1539831/pdma-issues-alert-as-rains-threaten-kp/) · 18 Aug 2026, 1:57 AM PKT > 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 (... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Rain, thunderstorms to lash upper and central Pakistan through Aug 21](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330468183/rain-thunderstorms-to-lash-upper-and-central-pakistan-through-aug-21) · 17 Aug 2026, 9:52 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... ### 16 Aug 2026 — Monsoon rains expected in upper and central Pakistan from August 17 to 21 (8 outlets) > 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. - **Business Recorder** — [Sixth spell of rains across Punjab: PDMA issues alert](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40435096/sixth-spell-of-rains-across-punjab-pdma-issues-alert) · 17 Aug 2026, 4:45 AM PKT > 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... - **Dunya News** — [PMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms across Pakistan from August 17 to 21](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/968226-pmd-forecasts-rain-thunderstorms-across-pakistan-from-august-17-to-21) · 16 Aug 2026, 7:49 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > 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 - **Pakistan Observer** — [PDMA Issues Alert Ahead of Sixth Monsoon Spell Across Punjab](https://pakobserver.net/pdma-issues-alert-ahead-of-sixth-monsoon-spell-across-punjab/) · 16 Aug 2026, 7:35 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued an alert for the sixth spell of monsoon rains expected from… - **Aaj News (English)** — [PDMA warns of heavy rainfall, thundershowers across upper, central regions](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330468121/pdma-warns-of-heavy-rainfall-thundershowers-across-upper-central-regions) · 16 Aug 2026, 5:55 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **Geo News** — [Met office forecasts extended spell of rain, thundershowers across upper, central parts](https://www.geo.tv/latest/677840-met-office-forecasts-extended-spell-of-rain-thundershowers-across-upper-central-parts) · 16 Aug 2026, 5:51 PM PKT · 63% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **24 News HD** — [PDMA issues alert for next spell of monsoon rains](https://www.24newshd.tv/16-Aug-2026/pdma-issues-alert-next-spell-monsoon-rains) · 16 Aug 2026, 5:41 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > 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. - **Dawn** — [Met Office predicts rain, thundershowers across upper, central parts from Aug 17 to 21](https://www.dawn.com/news/2023228/met-office-predicts-rain-thundershowers-across-upper-central-parts-from-aug-17-to-21) · 16 Aug 2026, 5:37 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > 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... - **The Express Tribune** — [PMD forecasts rain, wind, thundershowers across upper, central parts from Aug 17-21](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2624213/pmd-forecasts-rain-wind-thundershowers-across-upper-central-parts-from-aug-17-21) · 16 Aug 2026, 1:07 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > PDMA Punjab issues weather alert of the sixth spell of monsoon rains across the province ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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