Intermittent rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and isolated hailstorms are expected in several parts of Pakistan until November 14, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
The PMD has forecast that a westerly weather system will enter the country’s western and northern regions on the evening of November 10. The system is expected to strengthen on November 12 and remain active over the upper parts of the country until the morning of November 14.
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Several districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa are likely to experience rain, strong winds and thunderstorms, with isolated heavy showers and hailstorms, from the evening or night of November 10 until the morning of November 14. The weather is expected to remain changeable, with occasional breaks in rainfall.
The affected areas include Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Kohat, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan and North and South Waziristan. Snowfall is also expected in some mountainous areas.
Punjab and Islamabad
Light rain and thunderstorms are likely in Islamabad, the Potohar region, Mianwali, Khushab, Bhakkar, Sargodha and Murree tonight.
On November 12 and 13, more rain and thunderstorms are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, the Galiyat region and several other districts, including Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Jhelum, Chakwal and Sheikhupura.
Rain is also forecast for Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Bhakkar and Multan on November 12. Isolated hailstorms may occur in some areas during this period.
Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan
Various parts of Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are expected to receive rain, strong winds and thunderstorms from November 10 until the afternoon of November 14, with occasional breaks.
Snowfall is likely in hilly and mountainous areas as the weather system moves across the region.
Balochistan
Most parts of Balochistan are expected to experience dry weather. However, isolated rain, thunderstorms and hailstorms may occur in Zhob, Barkhan, Musakhel, Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Qila Abdullah, Qila Saifullah, Kalat and Khuzdar during the night of November 11 and on November 12.
Sindh
Mainly dry weather is expected to continue across most districts of Sindh, with no significant rainfall forecast.
Expected Weather Impacts
The PMD has advised farmers to adjust their agricultural activities according to the expected weather conditions.
Light snowfall may occur over high mountains and glaciers during the wet spell. Fog is also likely to develop at scattered locations across the plains after the weather system moves away.
Meanwhile, daytime temperatures are expected to drop by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius during the forecast period.