Thunderstorms and heavy rain expected across Pakistan: PMD 

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast further rainfall with thunder and lightning in Islamabad and several other parts of the country.

According to the weather advisory, rain is expected in Barkhan, Sibi, Kohlu, Musakhel, Qila Saifullah and Loralai, while showers are also likely in Dera Bugti, Zhob, Kalat, Khuzdar, Awaran and Lasbela.

Rainfall is forecast in Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum and Mandi Bahauddin. Similar weather conditions are likely in Rawalpindi, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad and Wazirabad.

More rain is expected in Sialkot, Lahore, Narowal, Sahiwal and Jhang. Showers are also likely in Toba Tek Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot and Faisalabad.

In addition, Okara, Khushab, Sargodha, Bhakkar, Mianwali and Bahawalpur are likely to receive rainfall. The forecast also includes Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Khanewal and Lodhran.

The Met Office has also predicted more rain in Sheikhupura, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, Rahim Yar Khan and Kot Addu. Thunderstorms and rainfall are expected in Bahawalnagar, Taunsa and Layyah.

In Sindh, rain is likely in Umerkot, Mithi, Sanghar, Ghotki, Khairpur and Paddidan, while Sukkur, Larkana, Hyderabad and Benazirabad may also experience showers. Rain is expected in Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Kashmore and coastal areas of the province.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rain is expected in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Shangla and Battagram. Showers are also likely in Buner, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Charsadda and Nowshera.

Mardan, Swabi, Kohat, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai and Hangu are also expected to receive rain. Meanwhile, Tank, Lakki Marwat, Kurram, Dera Ismail Khan and Waziristan may also witness rainfall. Heavy showers are likely in Karak and Bannu, according to the department.

The PMD has also forecast rain with strong winds and thunder in Gilgit-Baltistan. Rain accompanied by thunder is also expected in various areas of Azad Kashmir.

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