The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) warns citizens to take precautions as western weather systems impact northern and western parts of the country.

Regional Weather Outlook

Punjab:
Northern and central Punjab, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Jhelum, Chakwal, Sialkot, Gujranwala, and Lahore, may see rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. Some areas could also experience hailstorms. Southern Punjab districts, including Multan, Khanewal, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan, and Dera Ghazi Khan, are expected to receive scattered rainfall.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:
Most districts of KP may witness intermittent rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds from March 17 to 25.

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Balochistan:
Scattered rain, strong winds, and occasional storms are expected in various districts from March 17 to 23.

Sindh:
Weather is expected to remain mostly dry, but isolated rain may occur in Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Dadu, Karachi, and Hyderabad.

Gilgit-Baltistan & Azad Kashmir:
From March 17 to 25, rain with thunderstorms is expected in various regions, while mountainous areas may experience snowfall.

NDMA Alert and Precautions

The NDMA has instructed all provincial and district authorities to remain on high alert to manage potential weather-related emergencies. Citizens are advised to follow safety measures during thunderstorms and strong winds. For updates, residents should monitor the NDMA official social media channels and the Pakistan NDMA Disaster Alert mobile app.