The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert for rain and hailstorms between April 18 and 23, with snowfall also expected at various locations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to the alert, rain and isolated hailstorms are expected in upper and central Punjab on April 18 and 19. Light rain is forecast at a few places in southern Punjab during the period from April 18 to 23.
Rain may occur in Gwadar and coastal areas on April 19, 20 and 23. In Sindh, including Khairpur, Sukkur, Hyderabad, Umerkot, Mithi, Badin and Karachi, rain is likely on April 19 and 20. Day temperatures in several districts of Sindh are expected to remain above normal.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rain is expected in most districts, including Chitral, Dir, Malakand, Charsadda, Abbottabad, Bannu, Buner and Peshawar, while snowfall is also likely at some places in upper and hilly areas.
The NDMA has warned that rain may damage weak structures, trees and electricity installations. Slippery roads may disrupt the flow of traffic.
