Monsoon spell expected to continue till July 16

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather alert predicting partly cloudy conditions with chances of thunderstorms, strong winds, and rain, with heavy rainfall likely at some locations from 13 to 16 July, which may trigger flooding in local streams across various regions.
 In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Thunderstorms, wind, and rain are expected in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Shangla, Batagram, Buner, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi, Kohat, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Tank, Lakki Marwat, Kurram, D.I. Khan, and Waziristan. Heavy rainfall is likely at some places.
In Punjab, partly cloudy weather is expected across most regions. Rain with thunder and wind is likely in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Okara, Kasur, Khushab, Sargodha, Bhakkar, Mianwali, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, D.G. Khan, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Kot Addu, and Layyah. Heavy rainfall is expected in northeastern Punjab, the Pothohar region, and around D.G. Khan.
The Weather Department has also predicted that it will continue to rain till July 16 in Lahore. The current temperature in Lahore is 34 °C, and the maximum temperature will also remain 34 °C. The humidity level is 55%, and winds are blowing at 5 km/h.
Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) is 157. Lahore ranks at number six in the global pollution rankings. The Weather Department has warned of heavy rains in Rawalpindi. There is a risk of flooding from July 15 to August 31.
Deputy Commissioner Hassan Waqar Cheema said a flood emergency has been declared, and all departments are on high alert. The district administration has set up 7 flood relief camps with food, water, medicine, shelter, and security.
There is 24/7 monitoring of Nullah Lai and other drains, and a central control room has also been set up for emergencies.
In Sindh, hot and humid conditions are expected to prevail in most districts. Partly cloudy skies with chances of light rain during evening/night in Umerkot, Mithi, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Kashmore, and coastal areas.
In Balochistan, hot and humid weather is expected across most districts. Thunderstorms and rain are likely in Barkhan, Sibi, Kohlu, Musakhel, Qila Saifullah, Loralai, Dera Bugti, Zhob, Khuzdar, Lasbela, and their surroundings. Heavy rainfall is possible at isolated locations.
In Kashmir & Gilgit-Baltistan, partly cloudy with chances of thunderstorms and rain. Heavy rainfall is expected at some spots.
From 13 to 14 July, heavy rainfall is expected to trigger flooding in local streams across various regions including Murree, Galiyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Buner, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, D.G. Khan, northeast Punjab, Baluchistan, and Kashmir.
 There is also a risk of landslides that may disrupt transportation in the hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Urban flooding is likely in several cities such as Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Nowshera, and Peshawar.
 Additionally, gusty winds may damage weak infrastructure, including electric poles, trees, solar panels, and vehicles; the public is advised to exercise caution. In Karachi, the weather on 13 July remains overcast and humid, with light rain or drizzle expected tonight under the influence of the second monsoon spell. 
A third monsoon spell is likely to affect Karachi and other parts of the country from 15 to 17 July, bringing moderate rainfall. 
The current temperature in Karachi is 32°C, but it feels like 39°C due to high humidity. The maximum temperature may reach 35°C, while the minimum is expected to drop to 28°C. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 19 km/h, and the humidity level is around 60%. The air quality is considered satisfactory, with a PM2.5 level recorded at 60.