PMD forecasts below-normal rainfall, high temperatures across most of country until September

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures from July to September 2026, influenced by El Niño conditions and a transitioning Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD). Most regions, including Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan, are expected to experience reduced rainfall, while Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa may see normal to slightly above-normal precipitation. The PMD warns of increased risks of flash floods, landslides, and glacial lake outburst floods in mountainous areas.