The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a fresh spell of thunderstorms and windstorms across northern and central parts of the country, set to begin the night of May 27 and continue through May 31 with intermittent breaks. The developing weather system could bring gusty winds, isolated heavy rain, and hailstorms to several regions.
The alert follows the entry of moist air currents across affected areas, coupled with a westerly system expected to move into northern Pakistan by May 28. As a result, various regions are bracing for potentially severe weather activity over the coming days.
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Areas Likely to Be Affected
- Federal and Northern Regions:
Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. - Punjab:
Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mianwali, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Lahore, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Gujranwala, Gujrat, and Sheikhupura. - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP):
Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Mansehra, Battagram, Shangla, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Kohat, Karak, and Waziristan. - South Punjab and Balochistan (May 27–30):
Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Multan, Bhakkar, Layyah, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Vehari, Zhob, Ziarat, Barkhan, and Dera Ismail Khan.
PMD Warnings and Advisory
The PMD has cautioned that strong winds, dust storms, hail, and lightning could damage infrastructure such as electric poles, trees, solar panels, and vehicles, especially in upper and central regions. Farmers are urged to adjust their agricultural activities in accordance with the forecast.
Meanwhile, the general public, travelers, and tourists are strongly advised to take safety precautions during this active weather spell. Emergency services and local authorities have been asked to remain vigilant and implement necessary preventive measures to minimize potential damage.
