The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rain, wind, and thunderstorms, along with snowfall in hilly areas, across different regions of the country from March 2 to 4. A westerly weather system is expected to enter the western parts of Pakistan on March 2, bringing significant weather changes.
Weather Forecast by Region
Balochistan (March 2-3)
Rain, wind, and thunderstorms with snowfall over hills are expected in:
- Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Mastung, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Chagai, Noushki, Kharan, Kalat, Barkhan, Khuzdar, Harnai, Zhob, and Sherani.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (March 2 night – March 4 afternoon)
Moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms with snowfall over hills are anticipated in:
- Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Battagram, Haripur, Buner, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Waziristan, Peshawar, Charsadda, Mardan, Nowshera, Swabi, Karak, Hangu, and Kohat.
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Punjab & Islamabad (March 2 night – March 3)
Rain and thunderstorms are expected in:
- Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Mianwali, Khushab, Gujrat, Hafizabad, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Lahore, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Jhang, and Toba Tek Singh.
- Light rain may occur in: Bhakkar, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Rajanpur, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, Khanewal, Pakpattan, and Okara.
Gilgit-Baltistan & Kashmir (March 2 night – March 4 afternoon)
Rain, wind, and snowfall are expected in:
- Diamer, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar, Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur.
Sindh (March 2 night – March 3)
- Sukkur and Larkana may experience light rain and thunderstorms.
Potential Risks & Advisory
1. Snowfall & Road Closures
Moderate to heavy snowfall may cause road blockages and slippery conditions in:
- Murree, Galliyat, Naran, Kaghan, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, and Neelum Valley.
2. Landslides & Avalanches
- Hilly regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir face a high risk of landslides and avalanches.
3. Hailstorms
- Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper Punjab, Islamabad, and Kashmir may witness isolated hailstorms.
The PMD has advised tourists and travelers to remain cautious, while farmers should plan agricultural activities accordingly. Authorities have been urged to stay on high alert and take precautionary measures, especially in hilly areas, to prevent any untoward incidents.
