The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rain, windstorms, thunderstorms, and hailstorms across Pakistan over the next 24 hours and in the coming days, raising concerns over flash floods, landslides, and infrastructure damage.

According to the latest advisory, Balochistan, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to receive widespread rainfall with strong winds and thunderstorms, while Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir may experience isolated heavy rain, hailstorms, and gusty winds, especially during evening and night hours.

Flash Flood and Landslide Risks in Multiple Regions

The PMD has warned that heavy to very heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding in northeastern districts of Balochistan, including Zhob, Musakhel, and Dera Bugti, along with hill torrents in Dera Ghazi Khan and local streams in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

There is also a significant landslide risk in vulnerable areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir due to continuous rainfall and unstable terrain.

Additionally, flooding in streams and seasonal nullahs is expected in Khuzdar, Awaran, Kharan, Kalat, Mastung, Kohlu, Lasbela, Qilla Saifullah, Qilla Abdullah, and Sherani.

Major Cities to Witness Rain and Thunderstorms

• Islamabad: Partly cloudy weather with a 30% chance of rain and thunderstorms in the evening or night
• Punjab: Southern districts like Dera Ghazi Khan and Multan to see widespread rain; Lahore and Rawalpindi may experience thunderstorms and gusty winds
• Sindh: Cities including Karachi and Hyderabad likely to receive intermittent rain and thunderstorms with chances of heavy downpours
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Widespread rain in southern areas, snowfall expected in northern mountainous regions
• Balochistan: Heavy to very heavy rain expected across most districts, especially in northeastern areas
• Gilgit-Baltistan & Kashmir: Rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall over higher mountains

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Damage Risks to Infrastructure and Agriculture

Authorities have cautioned that windstorms, lightning, and hailstorms could damage vulnerable structures such as electric poles, billboards, and solar panels.

Standing crops in Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are also at risk, raising concerns for farmers amid the ongoing severe weather spell.

Murree and Galyat Travel Advisory Issued

A travel advisory has been issued for Murree and Galyat due to expected heavy rain, thunderstorms, and landslides over the next 10 days.

Officials warned that:

• Severe fog may reduce visibility to near zero in some areas
• Weather conditions could worsen significantly on April 3 and 4
• Rainfall chances in Murree are as high as 80%, with temperatures dropping to 4°C

Tourists are advised to check weather updates before traveling and avoid unnecessary trips during the severe weather period.