Westerly Weather System to Bring Rain, Thunderstorms Across Pakistan: PMD
News Desk
Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms—accompanied by isolated hailstorms, across most parts of the country from May 8 to May 12, due to the arrival of a strong westerly weather system coupled with moist air currents.
According to a PMD advisory issued Tuesday, the system will initially impact the upper and central regions before extending to the southern parts of Pakistan.
The department has warned of the possibility of heavy rainfall and hailstorms in some areas, cautioning authorities to remain on high alert to mitigate potential damage.
In Kashmir, districts including Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, and Poonch are likely to experience rain and thunderstorms, with isolated heavy showers and hailstorms between May 8 and May 12.
In Gilgit-Baltistan, weather conditions are expected to remain wet in Diamir, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza, Ghanche, and Shigar during the same period.
The Punjab region, including the federal capital Islamabad, as well as Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, and Lahore, will witness thunderstorms and isolated hailstorms from the night of May 7 until May 11. Southern districts such as Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Bahawalpur are forecast to be affected from May 8 to May 10.
In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, heavy rainfall and hailstorms are expected in Swat, Mansehra, Abbottabad, and Peshawar from the night of May 7 to May 12. Southern areas including Dera Ismail Khan and Waziristan are likely to be affected from May 8 to 10.
Balochistan districts, including Quetta, Zhob, Barkhan, and Lasbella, are forecast to receive rain between May 8 and 10.
Meanwhile, Sindh districts such as Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpurkhas, and Tharparkar are expected to receive rain and thunderstorms from the evening of May 8 through May 10.
The PMD has also cautioned that strong winds and hail may damage infrastructure, including power lines, trees, and solar panels. Farmers have been advised to plan their wheat harvesting accordingly to avoid losses.
Authorities across all vulnerable regions have been urged to remain vigilant and take preventive measures to mitigate the risk of flash floods, structural damage, and transport disruptions.
