The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, windstorms, thunderstorms, and hail in several parts of the country from April 16 to 19 as a westerly wave enters the region.
The PMD has warned that windstorms and dust-raising winds are expected in upper Sindh between April 16 and 18, as a new weather system approaches the country.
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According to PMD, a westerly wave is likely to enter the northwestern regions of Pakistan on April 16 and is expected to remain active in upper parts of the country until April 19.
Under its influence, widespread rain, windstorms and thunderstorms are forecast across several regions, with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms in some areas.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rain-wind and thunderstorm activity is expected from the evening of April 16 to April 19, with occasional gaps.
Areas including Chitral, Swat, Dir, Kohistan, Malakand, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Mardan, Peshawar and surrounding districts may experience rainfall and hailstorms at isolated places.
Light to moderate showers are also likely in parts of southern KP, including Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan and Tank, during April 17 and 18.
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In Gilgit-Baltistan, rain and thunderstorms with isolated heavy falls are expected from April 16 to 19.
Snowfall is also likely over mountainous areas, including Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Astore and Diamer.
In Kashmir, similar weather conditions are expected from April 17 to 19, with rain, windstorms and thunderstorms likely.
Some areas may also experience hailstorms and moderate to heavy rainfall, particularly on April 18 and 19.
In Balochistan, Quetta, Zhob, Pishin, Chaman and nearby districts are likely to receive rain and thunderstorms on April 17 and 18.
In Punjab and Islamabad, rain-wind and thunderstorm activity with isolated hail is forecast from April 16 to 18.
Areas including Rawalpindi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Gujranwala and Islamabad are likely to be affected, while southern Punjab districts may also see windstorms and thunderstorms during this period.
The Met Office has also warned that landslides may occur in vulnerable mountainous regions of KP, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the forecast period.
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It further said that windstorms, lightning and hail may damage weak structures such as electricity poles, billboards and solar panels.
Standing crops in parts of KP and upper Punjab may also be affected.
Travelers and tourists have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and remain cautious during the forecast period.
In addition, the PMD has warned of possible flash flooding in vulnerable areas of upper KP, including Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram and Chitral, as well as parts of Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir due to expected heavy rainfall.
Authorities have been advised to remain alert and take necessary precautions to prevent any untoward situation during the weather system’s activity.
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