ISLAMABAD:
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorms with strong winds in Islamabad, parts of Sindh, southern Punjab, Kashmir, northeastern and southern Balochistan, and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa starting from Monday (today).
In Islamabad and surrounding areas, the weather is likely to remain partly cloudy and humid, with chances of rain at night. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, most districts are expected to remain hot and humid, but Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kurram, and Waziristan may experience scattered rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds.
In Punjab, the weather will remain partly cloudy and humid. However, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan may receive rain and thunderstorms. Rawalpindi, Murree, Galyat, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, and surrounding areas are also expected to receive rain with thunderstorms.
In Balochistan, most regions will remain hot and humid, but Barkhan, Sibi, Kohlu, Musakhel, Killa Saifullah, Loralai, Dera Bugti, Nasirabad, Zhob, Kalat, Khuzdar, Awaran, and Lasbela may witness rain with thunderstorms.
For Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, partly cloudy weather with rain and thunderstorms is expected. Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Kashmir.
Citizens are advised to stay alert during thunderstorm activity and avoid unnecessary travel in areas where heavy rainfall and gusty winds are expected.
