The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain, thunderstorms and strong winds in several parts of the country over the next four days as a fresh westerly weather system approaches the northwestern regions.
According to the Met Office, most parts of the country are expected to experience dry weather, while northern areas will remain cold during night and morning hours.
In Islamabad and surrounding areas, dry weather is expected, with partly cloudy skies likely during the evening and night.
Most districts of Punjab will also experience dry weather. However, rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms is expected in Murree, Galyat, Attock, Chakwal, Mianwali, Bhakkar and Sahiwal. Fog and smog may persist in some plain areas during the morning.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rain and thunderstorms are forecast for Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Kurram, Hangu and Malakand. Isolated rainfall is also possible in Peshawar, Bannu, Kohat, Waziristan, Charsadda and Swabi.
The Met Office said a weak westerly weather system is expected to enter the country’s northwestern regions by Tuesday evening or night.
According to the four-day forecast:
· November 11: Most parts of the country will remain dry, while isolated areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir may receive rain and thunderstorms. Snowfall is also expected in mountainous areas.
· November 12: Rain, strong winds and thunderstorms are likely in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir, with snowfall in the mountains. Isolated rainfall is also expected in the Pothohar region, upper Punjab and northeastern Balochistan.
· November 13: Rain and thunderstorms are forecast in parts of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, the Pothohar region, Kashmir and adjoining hilly areas. Snowfall is likely in mountainous regions.
· November 14: Most parts of the country will experience dry weather, although isolated areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir may receive rain and thunderstorms, with snowfall in the mountains.
Meanwhile, most parts of Sindh are expected to remain dry and warm, with sunny weather forecast in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur and other cities. Most districts of Balochistan will also experience dry weather, although northern areas may turn cold during the night.
The Met Office said continental winds are currently prevailing over most parts of the country, while the approaching westerly system is likely to bring a change in weather conditions in the northern and northwestern regions.
