More Windstorms and Rainfall Expected Across Pakistan – Met Office Issues Alert
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (Met Office) has issued a fresh weather advisory, warning of windstorms, rain, and thunderstorms expected to affect various parts of the country between 27th to 31st May. The forecast includes occasional heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and lightning, especially in the upper and central regions.
🌧️ What’s Happening?
Moist currents are continuously entering the upper and central regions of Pakistan, and a westerly wave is expected to move in by May 28th. Under the influence of this weather system, several cities are expected to experience severe weather conditions during the week, with occasional gaps.
⚠️ Affected Areas (27th–31st May)
Windstorm/Rain-Thunder (with possible heavy falls & hailstorm):
Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan
Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat
Northern Punjab: Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mianwali, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Lahore, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sheikhupura
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Mansehra, Battagram, Shangla, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Kohat, Karak, Waziristan
Windstorm with Light to Moderate Rain-Thunder (27th–30th May):
Southern & Western Regions: Zhob, Ziarat, Barkhan, D.G. Khan, Rajanpur, Multan, Bhakkar, Layyah, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Vehari, D.I. Khan
🌪️ Potential Hazards
Windstorm/dust-thunderstorm/hailstorm and lightning could damage:
Loose structures
Electric poles and power lines
Trees, vehicles, rooftops
Solar panels and outdoor equipment
🧑🌾 Advice for Farmers & General Public
Farmers are strongly advised to plan and manage crop activities with the forecast in mind to minimize losses.
The general public, especially travelers and tourists, should stay updated and avoid unnecessary travel during storm warnings.
Precautionary measures should be taken to secure homes, parked vehicles, and livestock.
✅ Stay Informed
Follow updates from:
PMD official website
Local authorities and weather alerts
Emergency services in case of flash flooding or storm damage
📢 Final Word
As the weather system continues to affect a large part of the country, early preparation can save lives and property. Stay alert, stay indoors during storms, and ensure all outdoor assets are secured.
