Weather Update: Lahore Experiences 40°C Temperatures Amid Partly Cloudy, Humid Conditions  

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Weather update: Lahore experiences 40°C temperatures amid partly cloudy, humid conditions  

NDMA warns of thunderstorms, floods across Pakistan from today

LAHORE: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-June 24th, 2025) The city experienced partly cloudy and humid conditions on Tuesday, with the MET Office forecasting similar weather over the next 24 hours.

According to MET officials, moist air currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal were entering the upper regions of the country, while a westerly wave was also influencing weather patterns in those areas.

Rain, wind, and thundershowers are expected in Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Potohar region, Islamabad, and upper/eastern Punjab. Officials also warned of isolated heavy downpours in some areas. Meanwhile, hot and very humid weather is likely to continue across most other regions of the country.

Rainfall was reported in Chakwal, Islamabad, Sialkot, and Rawalakot.

The highest temperatures on Tuesday were recorded in Sibbi, Bhakkar, and Chilas, where the mercury climbed to 46°C, while Lahore saw a high of 40°C.

On other hand, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) urged citizens to remain cautious, as isolated rainfall, thunderstorms, and windstorms are forecast for Islamabad and several areas across Punjab from June 25 to July 1.

In an impact-based weather report issued by the National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) of NDMA, weather conditions across various regions of Pakistan, have been outlined for the period from 25th June to 1st July 2025.

These alerts indicate the likelihood of thunderstorms, windstorms, and flash floods in different parts of the country, posing potential threats to public safety, infrastructure, and transportation systems.

Isolated rainfall, thunderstorms, and windstorms are expected in Islamabad and most parts of Punjab, including Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mianwali, Hafizabad, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Multan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, and adjoining areas.

These conditions may lead to uprooting of weak trees, temporary power outages, and damage to vulnerable structures, rooftops, vehicles, and electric lines.

Citizens are advised to avoid standing near trees, signboards, or weak structures and to park vehicles in covered, secure locations.

NEOC also highlighted the risk of flash flooding in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Potohar region, and Islamabad, where scattered to widespread moderate to heavy rainfall, with chances of very heavy downpours at isolated places, is forecast.

This may cause flash floods in local streams and nullahs, disrupt road access in hilly areas, and lead to landslides. The risk to property, infrastructure, and public safety in flood-prone and low-lying areas is significant. Residents in vulnerable locations are urged to exercise caution, avoid unnecessary travel, and secure household belongings and livestock.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, isolated thunderstorms and rainfall are expected in Chitral, Dir, Haripur, Karak, Kohat, Kohistan, Khyber, Kurram, Mansehra, Mohmand, Nowshera, Malakand, Charsadda, Abbottabad, Bannu, Buner, Hazara, Peshawar, Swabi, Swat, Waziristan, and nearby areas. Strong winds and thunderstorms may affect power supply, cause structural damage, and reduce visibility on roads due to dust and rain.

Additionally, isolated rainfall and thunderstorms are likely in Gilgit-Baltistan, including Astore, Skardu, Hunza, Shigar, Ghizer, Ghanche, Diamer, Nagar, Gilgit, and surrounding areas from 26th to 29th June 2025. In Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), including Bagh, Rawalakot, Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Haveli, and Hattian Bala, isolated heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected from 25th June to 1st July 2025, with occasional gaps.

NDMA strongly urges all citizens, travelers, and relevant departments to take precautionary measures and remain vigilant throughout this period.

Emergency response units are advised to stay on alert for possible rescue and evacuation operations. Public is encouraged to stay informed by regularly checking weather updates and downloading the “Pak NDMA Disaster Alert” mobile application for real-time information and advisories.

Abdullah Hussain

Abdullah Hussain is a staff member who writes on politics, human rights, social issues and climate change.