Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)
Coverage of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) in the Nexus archive.
- Tourists barred from visiting Saiful Muluk
The district administration in Mansehra barred tourists from visiting Lake Saiful Muluk due to forecasted monsoon rains and cloudbursts in Kaghan Valley. The business community criticized the ban, arguing it harms their seasonal tourism-dependent businesses despite safety measures being in place.
- Showers in parts of Punjab, Islamabad mark onset of fresh monsoon spell
Parts of Punjab and Islamabad experienced rain, marking the start of a new monsoon season as previous floods caused over 100 deaths. A 25-year-old man was injured in Lahore due to a roof collapse during the new rain spell, and several areas reported significant rainfall amounts. Previous flooding had submerged large areas, with rescue operations ongoing for stranded residents.
- Karachi receives second day of monsoon rain with light to moderate showers
Karachi experienced its second consecutive day of monsoon rain with light to moderate showers in multiple areas, prompting the provincial chief secretary to direct disaster management authorities to activate emergency protocols and prepare for continuous monitoring. The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts continued rainfall until July 27 in several districts, while Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah had earlier ordered high alert status for district administrations.
- Cloudburst-induced floods wreak havoc in Diamer’s Thore Valley
Cloudburst-induced floods in Diamer’s Thore Valley caused extensive damage to homes, roads, and farmland, displacing dozens of families. The Pakistan Meteorological Department issued a Glof alert, while authorities warned of landslide risks and ongoing glacier melt exacerbating flood conditions in Gilgit-Baltistan.