Pakistan weather: PMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms

Mahnoor Bukhari September 13, 2026 Pakistan
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast hot and humid weather in most plain areas of the country on Sunday.
However, several upper areas and parts of southeastern Sindh may receive rain in the evening and at night.
Strong winds, dust storms and thunderstorms are also expected in some places.

Where is the rain expected in Pakistan?

Rain is likely in parts of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Potohar and southeastern Sindh during the evening and night.
Some areas of southeastern Sindh may receive heavy rain. Hail is also possible in a few places.

Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Islamabad and nearby areas are expected to have partly cloudy weather. Rain with strong winds and thunderstorms may occur in the evening or at night.
Most parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will remain hot and humid. However, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Kohat, Kurram, Bajaur, Mohmand and Khyber may receive rain with strong winds and thunderstorms.
Hail may also occur in some areas.

Will it rain in Punjab?

Most parts of Punjab are expected to remain hot and humid.
Rain may occur in Murree, Galiyat, Jhelum, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Lahore, Sialkot, Khushab, Sargodha and Dera Ghazi Khan.
These areas may also experience strong winds, dust storms and thunderstorms.

Will it rain in Sindh?

Most parts of Sindh will remain hot and humid.
Rain is expected in southeastern areas during the evening and night. Tharparkar, Badin, Mirpurkhas, Umerkot and Thatta may receive rain with strong winds and thunderstorms.
Some areas may also receive heavy rain and hail.

Weather in Balochistan

Most parts of Balochistan are likely to remain hot and humid. Coastal areas may have partly cloudy weather.
Rain with strong winds and thunderstorms is expected in Zhob, Musa Khel and Barkhan after noon.

Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir

Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir are likely to remain partly cloudy.
Some areas may receive rain with strong winds and thunderstorms during the evening and night.

About the Author

Mahnoor Bukhari

Academic background in Psychology, with a dedicated professional focus on journalism and news writing.