Thunderstorms, hail expected across Pakistan

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a nationwide weather advisory predicting strong winds, thunderstorms, rain, and hailstorms starting May 7.

The forecast follows the arrival of a fresh western weather system expected to affect the upper and central parts of the country, with humid winds also moving into the southern and central regions.

Northern regions & Kashmir

Heavy rain and hailstorms are expected intermittently from May 7 to 12 in several parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, including Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Bagh, Kotli, Bhimber, and Mirpur.

Gilgit Baltistan

From May 8 to 12, regions such as Diamer, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, and Hunza may experience moderate to heavy rainfall.

Punjab & Islamabad

Between May 7 and 11, districts including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Bahawalpur are likely to witness dust storms, thunder, and occasional hail.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Areas such as Chitral, Swat, Abbottabad, Peshawar, Mardan, Kohat, Bannu, and Dera Ismail Khan may experience unstable weather from May 7 to 12, with the potential for heavy downpours.