The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather alert warning of dust storms and thunderstorms expected to impact several parts of upper and central Pakistan from the evening of May 23 through May 24.
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre, moist air is moving into these regions, while a westerly system is set to arrive in northern areas on May 24, likely triggering heavy weather activity.
Regions Expected to Experience Storms and Rain:
The affected areas may include Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, and several cities in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, such as Lahore, Gujranwala, Peshawar, Mardan, Swat, and Waziristan.
Additionally, rain and wind-thunderstorms are expected in Balochistan and southern Punjab, including Zhob, Barkhan, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan, D.I. Khan, and Layyah on May 24.
Safety Advisory:
The PMD cautioned that strong winds and lightning could damage weak structures, including electric poles, trees, vehicles, and solar panels. Farmers are advised to plan their work accordingly to avoid loss or delays.
Importantly, the ongoing heatwave in upper regions is expected to ease temporarily due to the approaching weather system.