Monsoon rains are likely to start within 24 hours throughout the country.Metrological Department has predicted heavy rains in the Northern areas of the country within next 36 hours.Monsoon waves have started touching the upper parts of the country, causing successive rains in Islamand, Rawalpindi and adjoining areas.It would continue for four days.Besides, Punjab, Sindh, KP and Kashmir may experience thunderstorm and rain. It will turn the weather pleasant after hot spell.It is noteworthy that the season of monsoon used to start in the first week of July in Pakistan, but by this year, it has started early. – Dunyanews