Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts intermittent rain, wind, and thunderstorms across various regions of Pakistan starting from April 24. According to PMD, a westerly wave is expected to enter western parts of Pakistan by April 24 night and gradually extend to most upper parts of the country by April 26.
Balochistan: Noushki, Pishin, Harnai, Zhob, Barkhan, Gwadar, Kech, Awaran, Chagi, Kharan, Kalat, Mastung, Jhal Magsi, Naseerabad, Sibbi, Kohlu, Dera Bugti, Loralai, Qilla Saifullah, Qila Abdullah, Quetta, Ziarat, Shirani, and Musa Khel are likely to experience rain, wind, and thunderstorms from April 24 night to April 27 morning.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Chitral, Dir, Swat, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Waziristan, Kohat, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, Bajaur, Mohmand, Karak, Khyber, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan, and Kurram can expect rain, wind, and thunderstorms with occasional snowfall over high mountains from April 25 evening/night to April 29.
Gilgit-Baltistan/Kashmir: Gilgit-Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar) and Kashmir (Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) may experience rain, wind, and thunderstorms with occasional snowfall over high mountains from April 26 to April 29.
Punjab/Islamabad: Rain, wind, and thunderstorms are expected in Murree, Galyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Khushab, Sargodha, Mianwali, Pakpattan, and Sahiwal from April 26 to April 29 morning. Additionally, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Bhakkar, Layyah, Multan, Kot Addu, Muzaffargarh, Rahim Yar Khan, Sadiqabad, Khanpur, Bahawalpur, and Bahawalnagar may also experience rain, wind, and thunderstorms from April 26 to April 28.
Sindh: Dust-thunderstorm/light rain is expected in Sukkur, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Larkana, Dadu, Qambar Shahdad Kot, Jamshoro, and Sanghar on April 25 and 26.
Possible Impacts and Advisories: Flash floods, landslides, windstorms, hailstorms, and lightning may affect various regions during this period. It is advisable for farmers to manage their crops accordingly, and tourists are advised to avoid unnecessary travel from April 26 to April 29.
