ISLAMABAD – Intermittent rains with isolated heavy and at times very heavy falls are likely in Murree, Galyat and other tourist destinations in Pakistan till coming Friday.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal are penetrating Pakistan. A strong westerly wave will also enter the upper and central parts of the country.
Under these conditions, partly cloudy weather is expected in Pakistan’s most tourist destinations during the week.
Intermittent rains are expected in Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley, Murree, Galiyat, Chitral, Dir, Kalam, Malam Jabba, Naran, Kaghan, Gilgit, Hunza and Skardu from Monday to Friday. Heavy rains are also expected in some places during the period.
Heavy to very heavy rains may generate flash floods in local nullahs/streams. Landslides/mudslides may cause road closures in the vulnerable hilly areas. Tourists should be aware of the weather forecast before and during their trip and plan their travel routines according to the weather.
Partly cloudy weather with rain and windstorms is also expected in Ziarat and surrounding areas from Monday to Friday.
More widespread monsoon rains likely in Pakistan till July 17
