PDMA predicts widespread rainfall across Punjab districts, with chances of heavy showers in northern and southern regions that may raise water flow in streams and nullahs.

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PMD says rain with gusty winds and thunderstorms is expected today in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, the Potohar region, northeastern Punjab, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.  

A PDMA spokesperson says widespread heavy rainfall is anticipated in several districts including Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Lahore, Gujrat and Sialkot

PDMA urges residents in affected areas to stay alert, take necessary precautions and follow safety guidelines issued by local authorities

Sindh and south-eastern Balochistan could experience heavy rains from August 27 to 29

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has cautioned that monsoon spell is not expected to subside soon and further rain systems are likely until the first ten days of September

Some areas of Kasur, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Multan, Khanewal, Faisalabad, Layyah, Bhakkar, Sahiwal and surrounding regions may also experience thunderstorms and rain at isolated locations

Over 170 have been injured in rain-related incident in different parts of province

Met Office predicts light to heavy rainfall at various locations in Islamabad, surrounding areas