ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Weather Alert: Widespread rain, windstorms, and hail are expected to hit different parts of Pakistan starting today, Tuesday, and lasting through May 31, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
The weather office has warned that strong winds, heavy downpours, and thunderstorms are likely in several areas, including Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).
People have been urged to stay cautious, especially during dust storms and windy conditions, to avoid any mishaps.
In Sindh, both the upper and southeastern parts are also expected to receive rainfall with thunder and lightning. Cities such as Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Shahdadkot, Thar, Mithi, and Islamkot are among those that could see rain.
Other areas in Sindh that may be affected include Dadu, Johi, Sehwan, Nawabshah, Qazi Ahmed, Hala, Matiari, Hyderabad, and Jamshoro, where showers are likely during the forecast period.
The PMD has said it is keeping a close watch on the weather and has advised local authorities to stay alert in case conditions worsen.
At that point, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued an alert about this matter.
According to the advisory, these circumstances are expected in all provinces, including Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, with the exception of Sindh, where hot and dry weather will dominate.
The NDMA has asked all provincial and district authorities to ensure disaster preparedness, keep vigilant, and work with local response units to take swift action.
Weather Alert: Temperatures recorded today
Temperatures recorded in major cities early this morning were as follows: Islamabad 24°C, Lahore 29°C, Karachi 30°C, Peshawar 27°C, Quetta 26°C, Gilgit 16°C, Murree 15°C, and Muzaffarabad 20°C.
As for Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the forecast suggests partly cloudy skies with possible rain and thunderstorms in areas like Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, Pulwama, Anantnag, Shopian, and Baramula.
This morning’s temperatures in these areas were: Srinagar, Baramulla, and Pulwama 12°C, Jammu 26°C, Leh 3°C, and Anantnag and Shopian 13°C.
