PMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms to hit major parts of country
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorms with strong winds in Islamabad, parts of Sindh, southern Punjab, Kashmir, northeastern and southern Balochistan, and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa starting from Sunday.
According to the PMD, hot and humid weather persisted in most parts of the country over the past 24 hours, reported private news channel.
Heavy rain was expected in parts of southern Sindh, eastern Balochistan, and Kashmir, while the rest of the country will remain hot and humid. In Islamabad and surrounding areas, the weather is likely to remain partly cloudy and humid, with chances of rain at night.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, most districts were expected to remain hot and humid, but Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Kurram, and Waziristan may experience scattered rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds.
In Punjab, the weather will remain partly cloudy and humid. However, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan may receive rain and thunderstorms. Later tonight, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galyat, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, and surrounding areas were also expected to receive rain with thunderstorms.
In Sindh, the areas of Mirpurkhas, Mithi, Tharparkar, Badin, Sujawal, Umerkot, Chhachhro, Padidan, Khairpur, Karachi, Thatta, Ghotki, Chhor, Sukkur, Kashmore, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Larkana, Naushahro Feroze, Sanghar, Dadu, Hyderabad, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Matiari, and Shaheed Benazirabad were expected to receive rain with thunderstorms, with some areas likely to experience heavy rainfall.
In Balochistan, most regions will remain hot and humid, but Barkhan, Sibi, Kohlu, Musakhel, Killa Saifullah, Loralai, Dera Bugti, Nasirabad, Zhob, Kalat, Khuzdar, Awaran, and Lasbela may witness rain with thunderstorms.
For Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, partly cloudy weather with rain and thunderstorms is expected. Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Kashmir.
Citizens are advised to stay alert during thunderstorm activity and avoid unnecessary travel in areas where heavy rainfall and gusty winds are expected.
