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.

Balochistan

Rainfall is expected from May 7 to 10 in regions including Quetta, Zhob, Khuzdar, Musa Khel, and Awaran.

Sindh

Districts like Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpurkhas, Tharparkar, Umerkot, and Sanghar could experience thunderstorms and strong winds between May 8 and 10.

The PMD has warned of possible damage to weak infrastructure, electric poles, vehicles, and trees due to gusty winds and lightning. The PMD has advised farmers, especially those involved in wheat harvesting, to postpone or exercise caution in their agricultural activities during this period.