ISLAMABAD (News Desk) – The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast widespread rain and thunderstorms in parts of Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Punjab on Monday.
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According to the Met Office, heavy rain accompanied by windstorms and thunderstorms, with chances of hail, is expected in northeast Balochistan, lower Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and south Punjab. Meanwhile, partly cloudy weather with scattered rain and thunderstorms is likely in Sindh, upper and central Punjab, central and southern Balochistan, upper KP, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir, particularly during the evening and night.
The department has warned of possible flash floods in local streams and nullahs in northeast Balochistan, lower KP, and Dera Ghazi Khan due to heavy rainfall. Landslides and flash flooding are also feared in hilly areas including Kashmir, upper KP, Murree, and Galiyat on April 7 and 8.
Authorities cautioned that strong winds, hailstorms, and lightning could damage weak structures such as electric poles, billboards, and solar panels, while standing crops may also be affected in Punjab, Sindh, and KP.
Regional Forecast
Islamabad:
Partly cloudy weather is expected, with rain and thunderstorms likely in the evening and night.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:
Widespread rain and thunderstorms, along with snowfall over high mountains, are expected in several districts including Peshawar, Mardan, Swat, Chitral, Abbottabad, and surrounding areas. Heavy rainfall and hailstorms may occur in lower districts.
Punjab:
Most districts will remain partly cloudy, with widespread rain and thunderstorms expected in southern areas such as Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, and Rahim Yar Khan. Isolated rainfall is also likely in central and northern districts during the evening.
Sindh:
Cloudy weather is expected, with rain and thunderstorms likely in upper districts including Sukkur, Larkana, and Jacobabad. Light rain may occur in Karachi and other areas.
Balochistan:
Widespread rain and thunderstorms, including heavy falls and hail, are forecast for Quetta, Zhob, Kalat, Khuzdar, and nearby regions, while coastal areas may receive light to moderate rain.
Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan:
Partly cloudy conditions with rain and thunderstorms are expected during the evening and night.
