{
  "id": 4093662,
  "title": "More rain expected from today",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/more-rain-expected-from-today",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T03:22:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2025820/more-rain-expected-from-today"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast predicting rain-wind and thunderstorms in various parts of Pakistan from August 29 to September 5. Provincial and district authorities have been urged to stay alert and take necessary precautions to prevent any potential issues during this period.\n\nThe monsoon currents are penetrating the upper regions of the country, while a westerly wave is expected to approach the upper areas from August 31 and could last until September 5. This weather system is responsible for the expected rain-wind and thunderstorms, which may range from isolated heavy falls to more frequent downpours.\n\nSeveral cities, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, and other locations in Punjab, are forecast to experience thundershowers and rain between August 29 and September 5. In Sindh and Balochistan, the weather is expected to remain hot and humid throughout the forecast period.\n\nThe PMD also warned of potential urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Mardan, Swabi, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, and Lahore due to heavy rains. Flash flooding in local streams and nullahs in Kashmir, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi is also a possibility during this time. Landslides may occur in hilly regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, Galliyat, and Kashmir as well.\n\nAuthorities are advising tourists and travelers to exercise caution during the forecast period. Farmers are further instructed to manage their crop activities based on the prevailing weather conditions.",
  "summary": "A man wearing a raincoat walks along Srinagar Highway as motorists brave heavy rain in Islamabad on Friday. In the other picture, a motorcyclist rides through a flooded street near Naz Cinema in Rawalpindi. — Photos by Mohammad Asim RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast rain-wind/thundershower in upper parts of the country from August 29 to September 5. It asked provincial…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts rain from Aug 29 to Sep 5",
    "Cities like Islamabad, Lahore, and Sialkot to experience thundershowers",
    "Potential urban flooding and landslides in low-lying and hilly areas"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The forecast shifts the national focus to preparedness and safety, prompting authorities and residents to take precautions against potential urban flooding, flash flooding, and landslides in various regions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}