Thunderstorms may continue in Punjab till April 20
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a nationwide weather advisory predicting strong winds, thunderstorms, rain, and hailstorms starting May 7.
The forecast comes as a new western weather system moves into the upper and central parts of the country, while humid winds are also making their way into southern and central regions. This combination of weather patterns is likely to bring thunderstorms and strong winds to several districts.
Northern regions & Kashmir
Heavy rain and hailstorms are expected intermittently from May 7 to 12 in several parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, including Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Bagh, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur.
Gilgit Baltistan
From May 8 to 12, regions such as Diamer, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, and Hunza may experience moderate to heavy rainfall.
Punjab & Islamabad
Between May 7 and 11, districts including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Bahawalpur are likely to witness dust storms, thunder, and occasional hail.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Areas such as Chitral, Swat, Abbottabad, Peshawar, Mardan, Kohat, Bannu, and Dera Ismail Khan may experience unstable weather from May 7 to 12, with the potential for heavy downpours.
Balochistan
Rainfall is expected from May 7 to 10 in regions including Quetta, Zhob, Khuzdar, Musa Khel, and Awaran.
Sindh
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast thunderstorms and strong winds in districts such as Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpurkhas, Tharparkar, Umerkot, and Sanghar between May 8 and 10.
The PMD warned that gusty winds and lightning could damage weak infrastructure, electric poles, vehicles, and trees. Farmers, particularly those harvesting wheat, have been advised to delay their activities or take extra precautions during this period.
