Get ready for some wet weather! The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast predicting widespread rain and thunderstorms across various regions of the country, including Karachi, starting tonight.
Westerly Waves in Sindh and Balochistan
The Met Office expects a strong westerly wave to hit western Pakistan tonight, intensifying over Balochistan on Wednesday. This weather system will then expand further, bringing heavy rainfall to Sindh from Wednesday night until Thursday morning.
Rain Alert in Cities:
Residents in Gwadar, Kech, Awaran, Chagi, Kharan, Lasbella, Khuzdar, Kalat, Noushki, Mastung, Jhal Magsi, Naseerabad, Sibbi, Kohlu, Dera Bugti, Barkhan, Loralai, Harnai, Qilla Saifullah, Mastung, Ziarat, Shirani, Zhob, Musa Khel, and Barkhan should be prepared for rain showers starting tonight and lasting until Thursday morning.
Rain and Snow Expected in the North
The forecast also predicts rain-windstorms and thunderstorms, possibly with heavy snowfall in the mountainous regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These areas include Chitral, Dir, Swat, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Waziristan, Kohat, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, Bajaur, Mohmand, Karak, Khyber, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan, and Kurram. Residents can expect occasional breaks in the precipitation throughout the period.
Potential for Hailstorms in Pakistan
The Met Department warns of the possibility of isolated hailstorms occurring during this weather event.
Downpours Expected in Central Punjab
From April 18th to 21st, the forecast predicts rain and thunderstorms, with some areas experiencing heavy falls or hailstorms. Cities like Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujarat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Khushab, Sargodha, Mianwali, Pakpattan, and Sahiwal should be prepared for wet weather.
Travel Advisory Issued
The Met Department advises tourists to postpone any unnecessary trips during this period to ensure their safety.
Citizens across Pakistan are urged to stay informed about the latest weather updates and take necessary precautions to stay safe during this period of rain and thunderstorms.
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