Weather: Heavy rainstorm, gusty winds predicted

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) in a weather alert has forecast rain, dust storms, and thunderstorms, along with isolated heavy showers and hailstorms, for various regions including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Islamabad, Balochistan, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan over the next twelve hours.

According to the PMD, a strong western weather system is expected to affect large parts of the country from May 27 to June 1, 2025, bringing widespread rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and chances of hail.

Islamabad and Rawalpindi are likely to see heavy downpours, strong winds, and thunderstorms during this period.

In response, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has alerted provincial and district administrations to stay prepared. The NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) issued a weather advisory urging authorities to coordinate with local rescue teams for swift response.

PUNJAB

Heavy rain and severe weather are expected in Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Mianwali, Khushab, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Sahiwal, Okara, and Kasur.

Southern Punjab may see moderate rainfall and gusty winds in Multan, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Bhakkar, and Muzaffargarh from May 27 to 29.

KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA

Rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds are expected in Swat, Dir, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kohistan, Chitral, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, Swabi, Charsadda, Hangu, D.I. Khan, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, and Waziristan during the same dates.

BALOCHISTAN

Quetta, Zhob, Barkhan, Khuzdar, Kalat, Lasbela, Mastung, Qila Saifullah, Qila Abdullah, and Awaran are also likely to receive rain and thunderstorms between May 27 to 29.

GILGIT-BALTISTAN & AJK

Heavy rain, hail, and possible landslides are expected in Diamer, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza, Ghanche, Shigar, Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur from May 27 to June 1.

SINDH

Meanwhile, Sindh is likely to remain under hot and dry conditions, with no major rainfall expected between May 27 and 29.

The NDMA has advised the public to avoid unnecessary travel in hilly and flood-prone areas, secure weak structures, trees, power lines, and solar panels and park vehicles in safe, covered places.

For real-time alerts, the public is urged to download and use the “Pak NDMA Alert App.” The NDMA will continue to monitor the weather situation and issue updates accordingly.

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