Rain, Thunderstorms to Hit Punjab, KP & Balochistan

News Desk

Lahore: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecasted a spell of rain across various regions as westerly winds enter the northern parts of the country from March 9, persisting until March 16.

According to MET officials, consistent rainfall is expected throughout the week in Chitral, Murree, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir. On March 10, rain is likely in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Peshawar, Charsadda, and Mardan. Scattered showers are predicted in most cities of Punjab from March 12 to 16.

Thundershowers are also forecasted in Balochistan on March 14 and 15. The MET department has issued warnings of potential urban flooding in Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, and other cities due to heavy rainfall.

Additionally, heavy snowfall in upper regions could lead to road closures, while landslides may occur in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Fishermen, tourists, and travelers have been advised to exercise caution, and farmers should take preventive measures to protect their crops from potential damage.