Rain, Windstorms, and Thunderstorms Forecast for Upper & Central Pakistan This Week
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast a series of windstorms and rain-thunderstorms across the upper and central regions of the country from May 27 to May 31, with intermittent breaks. This weather activity is driven by ongoing moist currents entering the area, combined with a westerly wave expected to arrive in the upper regions on May 28.
Affected Areas:
Windstorms and thunderstorms—with isolated heavy rainfall and potential hail—are expected in the following regions:
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Upper and Central Punjab: Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mianwali, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Lahore, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sheikhupura
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Northern Areas: Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Mansehra, Battagram, Shangla, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Kohat, Karak, Waziristan
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Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan
These conditions are expected to persist from the evening of May 27 until May 31.
Additionally, windstorms with light to moderate rain and thunder are likely in:
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Southern and Southwestern Punjab and Balochistan: Zhob, Ziarat, Barkhan, D.G. Khan, Rajanpur, Multan, Bhakkar, Layyah, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Vehari, and D.I. Khan from May 27 (evening) through May 30.
Possible Impacts and Safety Advisory:
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Windstorms, dust storms, lightning, and hailstorms could cause damage to infrastructure such as electric poles, solar panels, trees, and vehicles.
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Farmers are advised to plan and manage agricultural activities with caution.
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General public, travelers, and tourists are urged to exercise care and stay updated with local weather alerts.
