ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted heavy rains, thunderstorms, strong winds, and potential hailstorms in various parts of Pakistan, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) from May 27 to June 1, 2025.
The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an impact-based weather alert in this regard.
The Met Office has predicted that moist currents are “continuously penetrating the upper and central parts of the country”, and a westerly wave is also likely to enter the upper parts on May 28.
According to the weather advisory, heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and landslides may affect areas of Azad Kashmir, including Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur from May 27 to June 1.
In Gilgit-Baltistan, Diamer, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza, Ghanche, and Shigar are also likely to be affected under this system.
Moreover, Islamabad is expected to experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds.
In Punjab, severe weather is likely in Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Mianwali, Khushab, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Sahiwal, Okara, and Kasur. In Southern Punjab, moderate rain and gusty winds may affect Multan, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Bhakkar, and Muzaffargarh from May 27 to 29.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), thunderstorms and strong winds are also expected in Swat, Dir, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kohistan, Chitral, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, Swabi, Charsadda, Hangu, D.I. Khan, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, and Waziristan from May 27 to 29.
In Balochistan, rain and thunderstorms may impact Quetta, Zhob, Barkhan, Khuzdar, Kalat, Lasbela, Mastung, Qila Saifullah, Qila Abdullah, and Awaran from May 27 to 29.
Meanwhile, in Sindh, hot and dry conditions will prevail with no significant rainfall forecast from May 27 to 29.
Weather Advisory
In its advisory, NDMA urged all provincial and district authorities to ensure emergency preparedness, remain vigilant, and coordinate with local response units for timely action. The Authority will continue to monitor the evolving situation and provide timely updates.
NDMA advised the public to “avoid unnecessary travel, especially in hilly and flood-prone areas”, and secure weak structures, including trees, power lines, and solar panels.
Furthermore, the authority advised the public to park vehicles in secure and covered location, farmers should take precautions to protect standing crops from potential hailstorms and gusty winds.
It also advised the general public, travelers, and tourists to take precautionary measures during the weather activity.
