Rainstorms and thunderstorms, with isolated heavy falls, likely in Kashmir
ISLAMABAD:
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday forecast rainstorms and thunderstorms in upper parts of the country over the weekend as moist currents from the Arabian Sea and a westerly wave are expected to influence weather conditions from Saturday.
Besides, the Emergency Response Committee (ERC), convened by the Prime Minister, reviewed and strengthened preparedness at the provincial and district levels for monsoon 2026 in a meeting held at the NDMA headquarters in Islamabad on Friday with participation via video link.
Chaired remotely by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof Ahsan Iqbal, the meeting heard detailed briefings from provincial chief secretaries and disaster management officials on emergency planning, resource deployment and public awareness campaigns.
According to the PMD, rainstorms and thunderstorms, with isolated heavy falls, are likely in Kashmir during the night of July 10-13, with occasional intervals.
