The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast intermittent rain, wind and thunderstorms in upper Pakistan during October 10-15, 2026, as a weak westerly weather system influences the region.
The Flood Forecasting Division's October 9 bulletin places Islamabad, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and northern Punjab within the weekly rainfall outlook. It also includes the upper catchments of the country's major rivers and says rain is expected with breaks.
Forecast varies by area
The outlook describes scattered spells across the affected region rather than continuous rain everywhere. Its shorter-range forecasts identify different districts and catchments for individual periods, so the weekly window should not be read as a promise of rainfall in every city on every day.
Daily Times independently reported the October 10-15 PMD forecast, identifying Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Peshawar and northern areas among places expected to be affected by intermittent rain. It reported that Sindh and most of Balochistan were expected to remain mainly hot and dry.
River outlook and precautions
The October 9 Flood Forecasting Division bulletin said major rivers were running within normal ranges at the gauging stations covered by its report. Its weekly flood outlook anticipated normal flows at the main rim stations during the forecast period. These are dated assessments and should be checked against later bulletins.
Daily Times reported PMD warnings that wind, lightning and isolated hail could affect vulnerable structures and crops. Farmers were advised to adjust activities, while authorities were urged to remain alert.
Readers planning journeys or outdoor work can consult the latest district-level forecast rather than relying solely on this multi-day outlook. Follow further developments through PakPulse247.
Sources: PMD Flood Forecasting Division and Daily Times.