Rainfall Comparison Across Pakistan (July 01–14- 2025)
Introduction
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) released a comparison report on rainfall patterns across the country for the first two weeks of July 2025. This report shows how rainfall in 2025 differs from the same period in 2024, revealing interesting trends and weather behavior across various regions.
Let’s dive into the details of how rainfall varied, which areas saw significant changes, and what it means for the upcoming monsoon season.
Overview of Rainfall (July 01–14, 2025)
Pakistan experienced significantly higher rainfall overall in the first half of July 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Here’s a summary of the main findings:
National Rainfall Statistics:
- Normal Rainfall: 21.8 mm
- Actual Rainfall (2025): 36.8 mm
- Deviation: +69% above normal
This indicates a wetter start to the monsoon season in 2025.
Region-wise Rainfall Analysis
1. Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK)
- 2025 Rainfall: 72.9 mm (↑ 19% from normal)
- 2024 Rainfall: 38.7 mm (↓ 36.7% from normal)
- ✅ Above-normal in both years, with 2025 showing significant improvement.
2. Balochistan
- 2025 Rainfall: 29.3 mm (↑ 183% above normal)
- 2024 Rainfall: 26.9 mm (↑ 8.5% above normal)
- ✅ Exceptionally above average in 2025.
3. Gilgit-Baltistan
- 2025 Rainfall: 1.7 mm (↓ 59.2% below normal)
- 2024 Rainfall: 2.1 mm (↓ 48.8% below normal)
- ❌ Continued below-normal rainfall both years.
4. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)
- 2025 Rainfall: 53.2 mm (↑ 34.9%)
- 2024 Rainfall: 30.2 mm (↓ 19.4%)
- ✅ Shift from below-normal (2024) to above-normal (2025).
5. Punjab
- 2025 Rainfall: 60.5 mm (↑ 163% above normal)
- 2024 Rainfall: 48.5 mm (↑ 115.5% above normal)
- ✅ Continuously high rainfall in both years.
6. Sindh
- 2025 Rainfall: 5.0 mm (↓ 66.2% below normal)
- 2024 Rainfall: 4.7 mm (↓ 68.4% below normal)
- ❌ Remains severely deficient in both years.
Key Highlights from the Report
- 🌧 Punjab saw significantly above-normal rainfall for the second year in a row.
- 🏜 Balochistan recorded exceptional rainfall in 2025, far exceeding expectations.
- 🌍 Nationally, rainfall increased by 69% compared to the average.
- ☀ Sindh and Gilgit-Baltistan continued to receive very low rainfall, remaining below normal for two consecutive years.
- 🌄 AJK and KP improved to above-normal levels in 2025.
FAQs
❓ Why is rainfall comparison important?
It helps forecast floods, droughts, and water resource management. It’s vital for agriculture, disaster planning, and public safety.
❓ What is considered “above normal” rainfall?
Rainfall is called “above normal” when it exceeds the expected average (normal) by a significant percentage—usually over 20%.
❓ Which region had the highest increase in rainfall?
Balochistan, with an increase of 183%, recorded the highest deviation from normal.
❓ Why is Sindh still receiving less rainfall?
Regional climate patterns, geographical location, and monsoon dynamics often result in less rain for Sindh compared to northern areas.
Conclusion
The first half of July 2025 brought a strong start to the monsoon season, with most regions recording higher rainfall than usual. While Punjab and Balochistan benefitted the most from the rains, Sindh and Gilgit-Baltistan remain areas of concern due to ongoing dryness.
Monitoring these trends helps authorities plan better for agriculture, water supply, and disaster response. As the monsoon progresses, continuous updates from PMD will be essential.
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