Tech Desk 
Aug 27, 2025
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has sparked a controversy after sharing a live weather advisory on X (formerly Twitter) post attributing its predictions to the widely popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT.
Such an unexpected and bizarre display of unreliable internal practices by PMD has drawn public ire, as the agency, being Pakistan's national weather forecasting authority, relied on AI to forecast heavy rainfall in Punjab and Kashmir.
PMD's ChatGPT weather forecast post on X
Seeing ChatGPT referenced in an official weather alert left many in shock, with critics calling it an unprofessional and careless attitude of a government body responsible for public safety.
PMD's post indicated that a strong weather system was affecting northeastern Punjab and Kashmir, likely leading to heavy downpours over the next 2-4 hours. As outlined in PMD's AI-generated advisory, included Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Okara, Hafizabad, Jhelum, and nearby districts were the areas at risk.
The advisory warned of urban flooding, flash floods in hilly areas, and waterlogging in low-lying regions. Residents and farmers in vulnerable areas were urged to take precautions, while travellers were advised to stay informed and follow safety guidelines.
The post was soon removed after facing backlash and ridicule online, with the PMD replacing it with a revised update.
The development has shed gravely upon the use of AI in weather forecasting. While technology like AI seems to have potential, relying on it for critical weather forecasts can pose risks to accuracy and public safety, especially during the ongoing times of extreme weather.
