The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a countrywide weather advisory, warning of rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and a noticeable drop in temperatures in many regions of Pakistan from March 17 to 25, 2026. The expected weather changes may also coincide with the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.
According to the NDMA’s National Emergency Operations Centre, a fresh western weather system linked to a westerly disturbance is set to enter the country from the evening of March 17. This system is likely to move gradually across northern, central and southern parts, bringing light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds and, in some places, isolated hailstorms.
In Northern and Central Punjab, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galyat, Jhelum, Chakwal, Sialkot, Gujranwala and Lahore Division, along with nearby districts, rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms is expected. Upper Punjab may also experience hailstorms at a few locations.
Most districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, such as Peshawar, Swat, Abbottabad and Bannu, are forecast to receive intermittent rainfall and strong winds, with brief dry intervals in between.
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In Balochistan, rainfall and stormy conditions are predicted from March 17 to 23, particularly in western and highland areas. Meanwhile, Sindh is expected to remain largely dry, although scattered showers and thunderstorms may occur in Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Dadu, Karachi and Hyderabad.
Weather experts say this system reflects the usual springtime westerly disturbances that typically bring showers, falling temperatures and strong winds during March as seasonal weather patterns begin shifting from dry to wetter conditions across the country.
The NDMA has instructed provincial and district administrations to stay vigilant. Citizens have also been advised to remain cautious during thunderstorms, limit unnecessary travel and keep themselves informed through NDMA’s official social media channels and the PAK NDMA Disaster Alert mobile application.