The Meteorological Department has reported that moist air currents from both the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea are currently entering the upper and central regions of the country, with a westerly wave expected to reach the northern areas by June 20.
As a result of this system:
Duststorms, wind, rain, and thunderstorms, with chances of isolated heavy downpours or hail, are likely in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mianwali, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Haripur, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Battagram, Shangla, Kohistan, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Charsadda, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Kohat, Bannu, Karak, D.I. Khan, and Waziristan between June 20 and 23, with breaks in between.
Similar weather is predicted in Zhob, Barkhan, Musakhel, Kalat, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, and Sahiwal from June 21 to 23, and in Sukkur, Larkana, Dadu, and Jacobabad from June 22 to 24.
Possible Impacts and Precautions:
“Windstorm/dust-thunderstorm/lightning may damage loose structures like electric poles, trees, vehicles and solar panels etc in upper/central parts including Islamabad.”
The ongoing extreme heat is expected to ease gradually during this period.
Farmers should plan their fieldwork accordingly, considering the changing weather. The general public, along with travelers and tourists, are advised to stay cautious during these weather events.
“Urban flooding may occur in Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi/Islamabad during the forecast period.”