ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast pre-monsoon rains across the country, including Azad Kashmir, from June 20 to 23 with occasional gaps, ending the intense heatwave.
Met Office stated that moist currents from Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea are penetrating upper and central parts of the country and a westerly wave is also likely to approach upper parts on June 20.
The expected wet spell will bring dust storms, rain-wind, and thundershowers, while isolated areas may also experience heavy rainfall and hailstorms.
Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, Murree, and Galliyat are expected to receive scattered rain and thunderstorms during this period.
Under the influence of this weather system, wind/thunderstorms with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms are expected in parts of upper and central Punjab, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Lahore, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Sargodha, and Mianwali from June 20 to 23.
From June 21-23, duststorm and rain-wind/thunderstorm activity is predicted in parts of south Punjab and northeastern Balochistan, including Zhob, Barkhan, Musakhel, Kalat, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, and Sahiwal.
Meanwhile, from June 22-24, the upper districts of Sindh, particularly Sukkur, Larkana, Dadu, and Jacobabad, are also likely to receive duststorms and thundershowers.
The meteorological office stated that urban flooding may occur in Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi/Islamabad during the forecast period.
The Met Office warned that windstorms and lightning may cause damage to vulnerable structures such as electric poles, trees, solar panels, and parked vehicles, especially in upper and central regions, including Islamabad.
