Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across several upper parts of the country on October 6 and 7 as a westerly wave affects the region.
According to the Met Office, the weather system is expected to remain over the upper parts of Pakistan until October 7, bringing rain and isolated hailstorms to some areas.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rain and thunderstorms are expected in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan and Waziristan, among other districts.
Punjab and Islamabad are also likely to receive rain and thunderstorms. The forecast covers Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Narowal, Sargodha and Faisalabad, along with surrounding districts.
Parts of Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan are expected to receive rain, thunderstorms and isolated hail during the two day period.
Most areas of Sindh and Balochistan are forecast to remain hot and dry. However, isolated rain and thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds may occur in Zhob, Barkhan and Musakhel on October 6.
Daytime temperatures in areas affected by the weather system could fall by around two to four degrees Celsius.
The PMD warned that strong winds, hail and lightning could damage weak structures, electricity poles, billboards, vehicles and solar panels.
Farmers have been advised to plan agricultural activities according to weather conditions, while relevant authorities have been asked to remain alert and take precautionary measures.
