PMD predicts new spell of rain in country from tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicted a new spell of rainfall in different parts of the country, mostly upper areas, from tomorrow (Wednesday) to April 29.

On April 24th, at night, a westerly wave is predicted to penetrate the western portion of the nation and likely to engulf most upper regions on April 26th.

The PMD predicted that this weather system would bring light to heavy rain and thunderstorms to various sections of the nation.

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Punjab, Islamabad

The Met Department predicted a few moderate to heavy falls for Lahore on the 26th and 29th.

Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Kasur, Okara, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Khushab, Sargodha, Mianwali, Pakpattan, and Sahiwal are all expected to experience rain, wind, and thunderstorm (with a few moderate to heavy falls) on the 26th and 29th (morning).

On April 26 and 28, there were intermittent gaps in Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Bhakkar, Layyah, Multan, Kot Addu, Muzaffargarh, Rahim Yar Khan, Sadiqabad, Khanpur, Bahawalpur, and Bahawalnagar. During this time, hailstorms are also anticipated in a few isolated areas.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

From the 25th (evening/night) to the 29th, there will be sporadic gaps in the weather in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Waziristan, Kohat, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, Bajaur, Mohmand, Karak, Khyber, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan, and Kurram. A rain-windstorm/thunderstorm (few heavy falls) with snowfall over high mountains is predicted in these areas.

Furthermore, there’s a good chance that landslides in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit Baltistan will occur on the 27th and 29th.

During this time, hailstorms are also anticipated in few isolated areas.

Sindh

Dust-thunderstorm/light rain is expected in Sukkur, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Larkana, Dadu, Qambar Shahdad Kot, Jamshoro and Sanghar on the 25th and 26th of April.

Balochistan

In Noushki, Pishin, Harnai, Zhob, Barkhan, Gwadar, Kech, Awaran, Chagi, Kharan, Kalat, Mastung, Jhal Magsi, Naseerabad, Sibbi, Kohlu, Dera Bugti, Loralai, Qilla Saifullah, Qila Abdullah, Quetta, Ziarat, Shirani, and Musa Khel, rain-wind combined with thunderstorms and isolated heavy falls were forecast for the 24th (night) to the 27th (morning).

The PMD issued a warning on April 27 and 28, citing the possibility of flash flooding in Balochistani nullahs and streams due to moderate to heavy rains. The places that are most at risk are Dir, Swat, Chitral, Manshera, Kohistan, and Kashmir; Noushki, Pishin, Harnai, Zhob, Barkhan, Gwadar, Kech, and Awaran.

Gilgit Baltistan, Kashmir

In Gilgit Baltistan (Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar), and Kashmir (Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur), rain-wind/thunderstorm (a few heavy falls) with snowfall over high mountains is expected, with sporadic gaps from the 26th to the 29th.

Possible Impacts and advises:

• Isolated/moderate to heavy rainfall may generate flash floods in local nullahs/Streams of Balochistan especially (Noushki, Pishin, Harnai, Zhob, Barkhan, Gwadar, Kech, and Awaran) on the 26th & 27th of April, while Dir, Swat, Chitral, Manshera, Kohistan and Kashmir on 27th and 28th April.
• The possibility of landslides in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit Baltistan may affect the vulnerable locations from 27th to 29th April.
• Windstorms/hailstorms and lightning may affect human lives, standing crops, loose structures like electric poles, vehicles, and solar panels, etc during the period.
• Farmers especially in wheat-harvested areas are advised to manage their crops keeping in view the weather conditions.
• Tourists are advised to avoid unnecessary traveling particularly from 26h to 29th April.
• Temperatures are likely to drop during the wet spell.

Note: All concerned authorities are advised to remain “ALERT” and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation during the forecast period.