Pakistan, Aug. 20 -- Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across several parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with authorities warning of urban flooding in low-lying areas today.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast intermittent rain in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Potohar, upper Punjab, Kashmir, upper and central Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, with heavy showers likely in several areas.

In Punjab, rain is expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Kasur and Sheikhupura. Heavy rainfall is particularly likely across Potohar and several central districts.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is also expected to receive widespread showers and thunderstorms, particul...